Batata harra () is a vegetable dish native to

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and some parts of the Middle East. It consists of

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, coriander, chili, and garlic that are all fried together in olive oil. They can be served plain or in a pita.

Etymology

''Baṯāṯā ḥārrah'' literally means "spicy potatoes".

References

Arab cuisine Syrian cuisine Potato dishes Mediterranean cuisine Lebanese cuisine Levantine cuisine {{lebanon-stub