Indian Yam Fritters / Classic Crunch Patties

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs fresh yams (or one 15-oz can yams, rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 cup besan (also called gram, chickpea flour)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and peel the yams. Boil until tender, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain the yams thoroughly and puree in the food processor with the flour. A thick and sticky mixture should result.

3. 3

   Add the seasonings and pulse again.

4. 4

   Form little discs with your hands (I hope you washed them) about the size of half-dollars. (50p coins to those across the pond.).

5. 5

   Shallow pan fry in olive oil, blot on paper towels.

6. 6

   Serve with tamarind date sauce or a good chutney (many fine chutney recipes on the zaar!).