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                   SAVOURY MASHED SWEET POTATO PATTIES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       md           Sweet potatoes
   3       tb           Ground almonds or cashews
   3       tb           Ground sunflower seeds
   3       tb           Grated coconut
     1/2   ts           Cayenne
     1/2   ts           Cumin
   1       t            Coriander
   1       tb           Maple sugar
   1       t            Salt
   3       tb           Chick pea flour
                        Ghee for frying

  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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