Batata harra (Lebanese spicy potatoes)

Roasted potatoes tossed with garlic, coriander and chilli, Lebanese style. Crispy, spicy and fragrant, they make a tasty side or meze.

Prep time: 10 min  |  Cook time: 30 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per portion from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 294 kcal · 6 g protein · 40 g carbohydrate · 11 g fat

Ingredients

• 800 g potatoes
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 bunch of coriander
• 1 chilli
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon

Method

1. Dice the potatoes and roast them in the oven until golden.
2. Fry the garlic, chilli and coriander.
3. Toss with the roasted potatoes.
4. Finish with lemon.

Nutritional benefits

Potatoes provide complex carbohydrate and potassium. Roasted (not fried) and then tossed with garlic and coriander, batata harra is much lighter than the fried version while staying crispy and tasty. The garlic and chilli add punch without fat. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Variations and substitutions

• With sweet potatoes.
• Hotter or milder depending on the chilli.
• With smoked paprika.
• As a side for grilled meat or fish.

Storage and making ahead

Best straight from the oven; reheat in the oven to keep the crispness.

💡 Good to know

Roast the potatoes in the oven until crispy before tossing them with the garlic: you get the crunch without deep-frying.

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