Spiced Sweet Potato and Lentil Fritters

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them in a large bowl.

   ~20 min
2. 2

   Rinse the red lentils and cook them in a medium pot with water until soft and mushy. Drain any excess water.

   ~15 min
3. 3

   Finely chop the onion, ginger, garlic, and green chilies.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Add the cooked lentils, chopped aromatics, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, chopped cilantro, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well to combine.

   ~3 min
5. 5

   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Shape the mixture into small patties or fritters.

   ~2 min
6. 6

   Carefully place the fritters in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Fry in batches, do not overcrowd the pan.

   ~8 min
7. 7

   Remove the fritters from the pan and drain on paper towels.

   ~1 min
8. 8

   Serve hot.