Savoury mashed sweet potato patties

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 mediums Sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons Ground almonds or cashews
3 tablespoons Ground sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons Grated coconut
½ teaspoon Cayenne
½ teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Coriander
1 tablespoon Maple sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoons Chick pea flour
Ghee for frying

Directions

Boil the sweet potatoes for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain & peel while still warm. Mash. Mix in all the remaining ingredients except the ghee. Knead till thoroughly blended. Divide into 8 portions.

Wash & dry hands & then rub with oil. Roll each ball in your hands & then flatten into a patty.

Brush with ghee a griddle or skillet. Over the lowest heat possible, heat the ghee & then fry the patties for 15 to 20 minutes each side until a crisp reddish brown crust forms. Serve hot.

Yamuna Devi, "The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking"

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