Batata harra (Arabic: بطاطا حرّة) is a vegetable dish native to Lebanon, Syria, and some parts of the Middle East. It consists of potatoes, red peppers, coriander, chili and garlic that are all fried together in olive oil.[1][2][3] They can be served plain or in a pita.

Batata harra
Region or stateLevant
Main ingredientsPotatoes, red peppers

Etymology

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Baṯāṯā ḥārrah literally means "spicy potatoes".[4]

References

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  1. ^ Mouzawak, K. (2015). Lebanese Home Cooking: Simple, Delicious, Mostly Vegetarian Recipes from the Founder of Beirut's Souk El Tayeb Market. Quarry Books. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-63159-037-5. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  2. ^ "Batata Harra". Tomillo Cocina. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  3. ^ Atassi, Anas (2021-03-02). Sumac: Recipes and stories from Syria. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 978-1-76106-170-7.
  4. ^ Mouzawak, Kamal (2015). Lebanese Home Cooking: Simple, Delicious, Mostly Vegetarian Recipes from the Founder of Beirut's Souk El Tayeb Market. Quarry Books. ISBN 9781631590375.