Ingredients

  • 2 kg Sebago Potatoes
  • 1 tblsp Garlic – puree
  • 1 Red onion – finely diced
  • 1 ½ tblsp Cumin powder
  • ½ tsp Cayenne
  • ½ take away Coriander – chopped
  • 250g Green peas – defrosted and squeezed of there juices not mashed
  • 150ml oil
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup Besan Flour

Method

    • Portion into 60g patties at 6 cm diameter. Lightly flour in besan flour then deep fry until a light golden colour.
    • Mix in the flour as much that is needed to bind all the ingredients. Test a few before shaping, for taste and consistency.
    • Season with ample salt and pepper.
    • Squash potatoes through your hands and fingers. Mix in all ingredients, adding the peas and fresh coriander last.
    • When potatoes are cooked, allow to cool. Approx 30 min. Peel off the skin using a knife or scoop out with a spoon.
    • Heat oil in a pan until medium hot. Add in the cumin and stir briskly for 10 – 20 seconds. Quickly add in the onion and garlic and sauté, then add in the cayenne. Allow to cool.
    • Cook potatoes with skin on lay them on trays with rock salt until soft BUT not mushy.