Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Fritters

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork until mostly broken down but some texture remains.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Add the grated sweet potato, finely chopped red onion, grated ginger, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the chickpeas.

   ~2 min
3. 3

   Incorporate the cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix everything well to combine.

   ~2 min
4. 4

   Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and mix again until it forms a cohesive dough-like consistency. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.

   ~3 min
5. 5

   Heat enough vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be about 1-2 cm deep.

   ~5 min
6. 6

   Carefully drop spoonfuls of the chickpea and sweet potato mixture into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches.

   ~10 min
7. 7

   Fry the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

   ~8 min
8. 8

   Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

   ~1 min
9. 9

   Serve hot with your favorite chutney or a squeeze of lemon.