Indian Yam Fritters / Classic Crunch Patties

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs fresh yams (or one 15-oz can yams, rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 cup besan (also called gram, chickpea flour)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying

Recipe

• 1 wash and peel the yams. boil until tender, about 20 minutes.
• 2 drain the yams thoroughly and puree in the food processor with the flour. a thick and sticky mixture should result.
• 3 add the seasonings and pulse again.
• 4 form little discs with your hands (i hope you washed them) about the size of half-dollars. (50p coins to those across the pond.).
• 5 shallow pan fry in olive oil, blot on paper towels.
• 6 serve with tamarind date sauce or a good chutney (many fine chutney recipes on the zaar!).