Description
Golden, crispy potato patties infused with warm spices and fresh herbs, Kouba Batata is a beloved Middle Eastern comfort food that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped and sautéed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
- Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth in a large bowl.
- Add sautéed onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and flour to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
- Line a plate with paper towels or set up a wire rack for draining.
- With floured hands, shape the mixture into patties about ½ inch thick.
- Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- Drain and rest the patties briefly before serving.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges or yogurt dip.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes for best texture.
- Cold mashed potatoes make shaping easier.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Try a spicy variation by adding chili flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg