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Easy African Sweet Potato Patties Recipe

Easy African Sweet Potato Patties Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	173.1 Kcal (725 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.65g	10%
Cholesterol	29.82mg	10%
Sodium	68.64mg	3%
Potassium	465.82mg	10%
Total Carbs	25.81g	9%
Sugars	6.21g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.09g	16%
Protein	3.95g	8%
Vitamin C	20.9mg	35%
Vitamin A	1mg	32%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	47mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.75 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.14g	10%
Cholesterol	18.56mg	10%
Sodium	42.73mg	3%
Potassium	289.96mg	10%
Total Carbs	16.07g	9%
Sugars	3.86g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	16%
Protein	2.46g	8%
Vitamin C	13mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	32%
Iron	1.2mg	10%
Calcium	29.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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