Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)
Ingredients:
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4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
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1 small fresh red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 ½ pounds new potatoes, halved
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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water to cover
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salt to taste