Batata Harra (Spicy Potatoes)
Batata harra are of Lebanese origin, but are also a popular street food in Pakistan with their own twist. Potatoes are par boiled then tossed in a spice blend containing paprika, sumac, garlic, and onion. They are then fried and topped with a yogurt sauce, chopped tomatoes and green onions, and sprinkled with chat masala for an added kick.
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes peeled; cut into 1/2” cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 small tomato seeded and diced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/2 tsp chat masala
- vegetable oil
Spice Mix
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Yogurt Sauce
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Mix together the yogurt sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Mix together the spice mix. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add in the salt and vinegar. Add in the potatoes and boil for just 4 minutes. Drain the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl. Toss with the spice mix.
- Heat up the cooking oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add in the potatoes.
- Fry the potatoes for 8 minutes in total.
- Plate the potatoes. Drizzle the yogurt sauce over. Top with the tomatoes and green onions. Sprinkle on chat masala.
