Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Croquettes Recipe

About this recipe

Crispy croquettes made with sweet potatoes and red lentils, infused with aromatic spices for a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 1 kg Sweet Potato
• 250g Green Chilli
• - MASOOR DAL
• - Rice Flour
• 50 g Cumin Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 200 ml Mustard Oil

Instructions

1. 1. Boil the sweet potato until soft, then peel and mash it thoroughly.
2. 2. Combine the mashed sweet potato with boiled red lentils in a mixing bowl.
3. 3. Add rice flour, finely chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the mixture.
4. 4. Gradually add water to form a smooth but firm dough-like consistency.
5. 5. Divide the mixture into small portions and shape each into croquettes or patties.
6. 6. Heat oil in a pan and shallow-fry the croquettes until golden brown on both sides.
7. 7. Place the fried croquettes on paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. 8. Serve warm with a side of mint chutney or tamarind sauce.