Description
These Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Patties are a flavorful and healthy vegetarian dish packed with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika. Soft mashed sweet potatoes are combined with fresh cilantro, jalapeno, and warming spices, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side, these patties bring a delicious Indian-inspired twist to sweet potatoes in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potato (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into medium-sized chunks. Place them in a medium pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Mash and Mix: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth. Allow them to cool slightly, then add the minced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, curry powder, cinnamon, egg, panko breadcrumbs, and all-purpose flour. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Heat Oil and Form Patties: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Scoop about ¼ cup of the sweet potato mixture into the pan and press down gently to flatten it into a patty shape. Repeat with remaining mixture, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Fry Patties: Cook the patties until golden brown on one side, about 3–4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side until equally golden, adding more oil if the pan becomes dry. Once cooked, remove the patties from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve Warm: Serve the Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Patties warm as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. Enjoy their fragrant spices and crispy exterior with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flaxseed egg or mashed banana, though texture may vary.
- Panko breadcrumbs help give the patties a crispier crust; regular breadcrumbs can be substituted but expect a softer crust.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno to control the spice level according to your preference.
- These patties can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; reheat in a skillet or oven for best texture.
- Serve with yogurt dip, tamarind chutney, or cilantro-mint chutney for an authentic flavor pairing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
