CRISPY SWEET POTATO CAKES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 14m

Yield 14 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 cup chickpea flour
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons yogurt
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
Mango Chutney, for serving, recipe follows
About 1/4 cup/60 ml pineapple juice
About 1 1/2 ounces or 3 tablespoons/40 g chopped red onion
1 tablespoon/15 ml chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon/15 ml chat masala
About 1/2 teaspoon/2 ml salt
About 5 ounces/150 g mango chunks

Steps:

  • Mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl and then add the chickpea flour, garam masala, ginger, salt, cilantro, and yogurt. Mix well and then form into small patties about 2-inches in diameter.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties in batches so they have plenty of room to fry. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and crispy and cooked through.
  • Place the juice, onion, cilantro, chat masala, and salt in a food processor and process to a paste. Add the mango and pulse until the chunks are coarsely chopped. Chill until ready to serve.

Amiya Hale
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These sweet potato cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with more moisture. However, they were still crispy and flavorful. I served them with a side of applesauce and they were much better.


Sao Dabeni
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I made these sweet potato cakes for breakfast and they were a great way to start the day. They were crispy, flavorful, and filling. I served them with a side of fruit and they were the perfect meal. I will definitely be making these again.


Jared Hovey
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These sweet potato cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less chili powder. However, they were still crispy and flavorful. I served them with a side of unsweetened yogurt and they were much better.


Rahib Warsi
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I decided to try these cakes because they looked so good. I was pleasantly surprised. They were crispy, flavorful, and not too sweet. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and they were a delicious m


Delia H. Goncalves
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These sweet potato cakes were amazing! I loved the crispy edges and the soft, flavorful centers. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and they were the perfect meal. I will definitely be making these again.


Hasti Mohammadi
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These sweet potato cakes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less oil. However, they were still crispy and flavorful. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and they were much better.


Shelby Nall
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I made these sweet potato cakes for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them. I used a muffin tin to make them and they turned out perfectly. I served them with a side of sour cream and chives.


Fayokunmi Agbede
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These sweet potato cakes were a bit bland. I think they needed more salt and pepper. However, they were still crispy and cooked evenly. I served them with a side of salsa and they were much better.


Dineo Ramahali
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I had some leftover mashed sweet potatoes, so I decided to make these sweet potato cakes. They were a great way to use up the leftovers and they turned out really well. I added a bit of extra spices to give them more flavor. I will definitely be maki


Amit Achargya
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These sweet potato cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar. However, they were still crispy and flavorful. I served them with a side of unsweetened yogurt and they were much better.


Kato Deus
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I've made these sweet potato cakes several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the crispy edges and the soft, flavorful centers. I usually serve them with a side of roasted vegetables or a sala


Otubanjo Faruq
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These sweet potato cakes were very easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a food processor to grate the sweet potatoes, which made the process even faster. The cakes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I served them with a map


Eddie Clark Jr.
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato cakes, but these were surprisingly good. The combination of sweet potatoes, spices, and herbs was really flavorful. I also liked the crispy texture. I would definitely make these again.


Autumn Shasteen
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These sweet potato cakes were crispy, sweet, and absolutely delicious! I served them with a dollop of sour cream and chives, and they were a huge hit with my family. I especially appreciated how easy they were to make. I'll definitely be adding this