Spicy Sweet Potato Patties

Here is a wonderfully different approach to sweet potatoes: Fragrant little spiced patties, sort of like Indian latkes! Cumin, onion, cilantro and chili pepper make them memorable and truly yummy.

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious than white potatoes, since they are rich in beta-carotenes, so remember this great recipe when Hanukkah rolls around. Meanwhile, these patties could make an eye-opening appearance on your Thanksgiving table, or spice up the festivities at Halloween. They work beautifully as appetizers, side dishes, or even a main course.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
4 eggs
5 cups grated sweet potato
1 cup grated onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons diced fresh red chili or 1 teaspoon ground
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

1. In a small frying pan, toast the cumin seeds until just brown.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, whip the eggs, then mix in remaining ingredients, including the toasted cumin seeds.

3. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet and oil lightly. Drop batter by spoonsful into the pan and cook slowly on each side until cakes are very golden, about 25 minutes. Keep warm under a tea towel while cooking the remaining cakes.

Makes 12 small cakes.

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Adapted from Hollyhock Cooks, by the Hollyhock Cooks (New Society Publishers, 2003). Copyright (c) 2003 by the Hollyhock Cooks, et al. Reprinted by permission of New Society Publishers.
Adapted from Hollyhock Cooks, by the Hollyhock Cooks (New Society Publishers, 2003).

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Dana W.

1:39PM PDT on May 16, 2012

Recipes sound great! When I've made sweet potato pie I added a little orange juice for flavoring but I guess you could use apple sauce or apple juice as well.

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ii q.

11:59AM PST on Jan 28, 2012

sounds delish!
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federico b.

7:19AM PST on Jan 15, 2012

una delizia grazie

Melinda offline K.

7:06PM PST on Jan 8, 2012

Yummy, and you can change the spices and herbs to make Italian style, or any other cuisine. Lovely for lunch!

Lee W.

3:35PM PST on Nov 26, 2011

Is that cooked grated potato or raw?

3:34PM PST on Nov 26, 2011

Is that cooked grated potato or raw? I need an answer now because I want to do it now!

Sheila L.

11:43AM PST on Nov 18, 2011

yyuuummmmm!

scarlett g.

10:48AM PST on Nov 18, 2011

sounds good...even simpler & delicious, mashed baked sweet potatoes,chopped green onions, good sprinkling of brown sugar ,and softened butter to mix and mash for creamy combo!!!

5:48AM PST on Nov 18, 2011

Thanks - looks yummy

Dan and Tina P.

9:04PM PST on Nov 17, 2011

Amazing, I would have never thought of this combination of spices with sweet potatoes. I have to try it. Thanks.