Easy African Sweet Potato Patties

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 17
Tasty and Healthy Easy African Sweet Potato Patties Recipe
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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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
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 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 1/2 teaspoons butter
1 egg , beaten
1/2 cup fresh cilantro , finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
5
Calories
237
Sugar
4g
Fat
12g
African Sweet Potato Patties are a popular snack and side dish in African countries, especially during festivals and celebrations. These patties are vegetarian-friendly, healthy, and delicious. They have a unique flavor that comes from the spice blend, which includes cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and cardamom. The mixture of sweet potatoes and potatoes creates a balanced texture and taste to satisfy your cravings. To balance the spices, you can serve these patties with a yogurt dip or a spicy tomato sauce.

Instructions

1.Boil the sweet potatoes and potatoes until they become soft.
2.In a pan, lightly roast the cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, and cloves until they give off a sweet aroma.
3.Add the roasted spices in a blender with turmeric, cayenne pepper, and cardamom to make a spice blend.
4.Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry diced onions until they become golden brown. Add the diced red pepper, sweet corn, and grated ginger and fry for another 2 minutes.
5.Add the boiled potatoes and sweet potatoes to the frying pan and mash them with the vegetables.
6.Add the spice blend, butter, salt and pepper to the mashed vegetables and mix them well.
7.Let the mixture cool and then add beaten egg and finely chopped cilantro.
8.Divide the mixture into 10 equal parts and shape them into patties.
9.Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.

PROS

These African Sweet Potato Patties are a healthy and tasty snack or side dish perfect for vegetarians and vegans.

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

They are also low in calories and have less fat compared to regular potatoes.

CONS

These patties are fried, which means they are high in calories and fat.

It is best to enjoy this recipe in moderation as a snack or side dish rather than a full meal.

Some of the spices such as cayenne pepper and cardamom can be too strong for some people’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is rich in nutrients due to the sweet potatoes that contain antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.
Moreover, ginger contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may help people with digestive and joint problems.
Cilantro may help reduce oxidative stress and lower blood sugar levels.

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