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Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)
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Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

9 ingredients 14 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

328
Calories
6g
Protein
15g
Fat
46g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Garlic
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • Olive oil
  • Tomato paste
  • Potatoes , halved

Directions

1

Combine the garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt in a mortar . Use the pestle to pound the mixture into a paste, then mix in the olive oil.

2

Heat a pot over medium heat. Add the spice mixture, and fry for 2–4 minutes until aromatic. Stir in the tomato paste and the halved potatoes.

3

Add enough water to just cover the potatoes. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.

4

Serve the potatoes with any remaining sauce.

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Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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