Title: Savoury Mashed Sweet Potato Patties
Categories: Vegetable
Yield: 4 Servings

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	ts	Coriander
1	tb	Maple sugar
1	ts	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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