Turkish Roasted Potatoes with Coriander and Garlic Recipe
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these potatoes roasted with garlic, olive oil, and fresh coriander are a simple yet very aromatic side inspired by Turkish flavors. In Turkey, similar potatoes often appear alongside grilled dishes or as a snack to nibble at the table. Coriander and lemon give them a freshness that regular roasted potatoes often lack.
These roasted potatoes combine simple ingredients with Turkish-inspired spices to create a side dish that is both familiar and refreshingly different. The combination of cumin, coriander, garlic, and lemon gives them a deep aroma and brightness that elevates everyday roasted potatoes into something special.
Chef's tips
Cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they bake evenly and crisp up well. Do not overcrowd the tray—if necessary, use two trays so the potatoes roast instead of steaming. For extra crispiness, you can briefly parboil the potato pieces in salted water, drain well, and then coat them in the spice oil before baking.
How to serve
Serve hot, straight from the oven, with a simple yogurt-garlic sauce or a tahini-lemon dip. They pair perfectly with grilled kebabs, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad with tomatoes and cucumbers. You can also serve them as part of a mezze-style spread with hummus, olives, and flatbread.
Ingredients
- potatoes - 800 g
- olive oil - 3 tablespoons
- garlic - 3 cloves
- coriander fresh, chopped - 3 tablespoons
- sweet paprika - 1 teaspoon
- cumin ground - 0.5 teaspoons
- lemon - 0.5 piece
- salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (top and bottom heat). Line a baking tray with baking paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
- Peel the potatoes (or scrub them thoroughly if they have thin skins) and cut into wedges or larger cubes of similar size so they bake evenly.
- Peel the garlic and finely chop it. Rinse the coriander, pat dry, and chop the leaves.
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, sweet paprika, cumin, chopped garlic, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Add the chopped potatoes and mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon so every piece is coated with the spices.
- Transfer the potatoes to the baking tray in a single layer so the pieces do not overlap—this will make them crispier.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the outside and soft inside. Halfway through baking, gently toss them with a spatula so they brown evenly.
- After removing from the oven, transfer the potatoes to a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with chopped coriander. Gently toss and serve immediately.
Storage
Ziemniaki po wystudzeniu przechowuj w lodówce w szczelnym pojemniku. Przy podgrzewaniu w piekarniku lub na patelni odzyskają część chrupkości, ale nie będą już tak idealne jak świeżo po upieczeniu.
