Easy African Sweet Potato Patties Recipe

Name: Easy African Sweet Potato Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 10 ounces potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 inches cinnamon sticks; 6 cloves; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 small red pepper, diced; 4 ounces sweet corn; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 ½ teaspoons butter; 1 egg, beaten; ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

10 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
10 ounces potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 inches cinnamon sticks
6 cloves
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 small red pepper, diced
4 ounces sweet corn
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 ½ teaspoons butter
1 egg, beaten
½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Place to potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water and simmer until soft.
2
Meanwhile dry roast the cumin seeds, cinnamon and cloves in a small frying pan until aromatic, remove from pan and grind to a powder.
3
Combine with the remaining spices.
4
Heat the oil in a wok.
5
When hot, add the onion and pepper and fry until soft.
6
Add the sweet corn and ginger, saute for a couple of minutes, and then stir in the spice mix.
7
Fry for 1 minutes and then remove from heat.
8
Drain the potatoes and mash, with knob of butter, until smooth.
9
Then stir in the spice and vegetable mix, the beaten egg, chopped cilantro and salt to taste.
10
Shape the mixture into patties and fry in a non-stick pan with a little sunflower oil until brown on both sides.
11
Serve.

390

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

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Yes, Easy African Sweet Potato Patties falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy African Sweet Potato Patties

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