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Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

Name: Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 4 clove Garlic; 1 Red Chilli; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 lb New Potatoes; 1 tbsp Tomato Puree; Water; Salt

Chtitha Batata is an Algerian potato stew, built on a deeply aromatic spice paste called dersa. This paste, a mix of garlic, chili, and warm spices like cumin and paprika, is briefly fried to release its scent before potatoes are added to soak up all that flavor. The stew then simmers gently in water with a touch of tomato until the potatoes are completely tender, which takes about 40 minutes. It's a straightforward dish where the spices really shine.

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August 14, 2026

Back17 minServes 4

Cook mode

vegetarian vegan

Method

3 steps · 17 min total

01
Make the Dersa Paste
In a mortar, combine the garlic, chile pepper, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Grind with a pestle until you have a smooth, aromatic paste. Stir in the olive oil until well combined with the dersa.
02
Simmer the Potatoes

Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

3 steps · 17 min total

Make the Dersa Paste

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