Indian-Style Sweet Potato Patties

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped finely (remove seeds for less spicy dish)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and coarsely shredded (approximately 1 3/4 cups)
• 1 c. frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
• 1/2 c. fine bread crumbs or cornflake crumbs
• 1/2 c. firmly packed fresh spinach leaves, finely chopped
• 1/3 c. sliced green onions
• 1/4 c. snipped fresh cilantro, optional
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• Optional Condiments: Mango chutney, plain yogurt

1. Combine egg, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cumin, ginger and salt in a large bowl.
2. If necessary, place shredded sweet potato in several layers of clean white paper towel, firmly pressing to remove excess moisture.
3. Add sweet potato, corn, bread crumbs, spinach, green onions and cilantro (if desired) to the egg mixture and mix well.
4. Shape mixture into 12 two-inch patties.
5. Heat oil in 12 inch non-stick skillet over medium heat.
6. Cook patties in hot oil about 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. If desired, serve with mango chutney and yogurt.
7. Makes 6 servings.

egg, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ground cumin, ground ginger, salt, sweet potato, kernel corn, bread crumbs, fresh spinach leaves, green onions, fresh cilantro, olive oil, mango

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=71921 (may not work)