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Sweet Potato Cutlet

Cultural Context

Sweet Potato Cutlet is a popular snack in Sri Lanka, often enjoyed with tea or as a street food treat. This dish showcases the versatility of sweet potatoes, which are a staple in many tropical regions. Traditionally, cutlets are made using local spices and herbs, reflecting the island's rich culinary heritage. Today, variations can be found globally, adapting to different tastes and dietary preferences.

Sri LankanLKappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
10 curry leaves
2 pandan leaves
1 medium onion
2 green chilies
1/2 cup coconut milk
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 can (15 oz) canned fish
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 cup water
1 cup bread crumbs
1 large egg

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Flaxseed is a great egg substitute for binding.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash is nutritious and adds flavor.

1

Boil sweet potatoes until tender.

2

Mash the boiled sweet potatoes in a bowl.

3

Add turmeric powder, curry powder, chili powder, fenugreek, salt, and cinnamon to the mashed sweet potatoes.

4

Mix in chopped onion, chili, garlic, ginger, and curry leaf.

5

Incorporate coconut milk into the mixture.

6

Form the mixture into cutlets.

7

Coat each cutlet in bread crumbs.

8

Heat coconut oil in a frying pan.

9

Fry the cutlets until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlfrying panspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

egggluten

Also Known As

Sweet Potato FritterSweet Potato Patties

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