Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

Ingredients

• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• Salt
• Black pepper 0.5 tsp
• Paprika 1 tsp
• Ground cumin 1 tsp
• Tomato purée 1 tbsp
• Fresh chilli 1 small
• Garlic 4 clove
• Potatoes 2 lb
• Cayenne pepper 0.5 tsp

Method

1. Combine garlic, chile pepper, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and salt in a mortar; grind with a pestle until it forms a paste.
2. Add olive oil and mix dersa well.
3. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and stir-fry dersa until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
4. Add potato halves and stir to combine with the dersa.
5. Stir in tomato paste.
6. Pour in enough water to just cover the potatoes and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.
8. Ladle potatoes into a serving bowl.
9. Spoon any remaining sauce over the potatoes.