Batata 7arraBatata 7arra (also Batata Harra, Hot Potato, arabic بطاطا حرة) is a spicy Lebanese dish mainly consisting of potato (batata in Lebanese and several other languages).
Batata 7arra is usually served as an appetizer.


Ingredients

  • Potatoes - 3 (peeled and  julienned)
  • Onion - 2 table spoon (finely chopped)
  • Garlic - 1 teaspoon (minced)
  • Red Pepper - 1 or 2
  • Green chillies - 2-3 (cut finely)
  • Cilantro or Fresh Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
  • Coriander powder - 3 pinches
  • Pepper - 2 pinches
  • Salt - To taste
  • Olive oil - for saute (3 table spoon)
  • Oil - Any vegetable oil for frying
  • Lime juice - 1/2 teaspoon


 Procedure

  1. Heat oil and fry Potatoes until crisp.
  2. Set it on a paper towel to drain the oil.
  3. In another pan heat Olive oil then add Onions, Garlic, Red Pepper, Green chillies, Coriander powder and Cilantro and saute, finally add Potatoes and Salt and Pepper.
  4. Mix well and add lime juice.
  5. Serve Immediately.