CHICKPEA AND SWEET POTATO KOFTAS (REDUCED FAT)
From Mollie Katzen's "Vegetable Heaven:" "Koftas are little patties or balls made from ground or mashed vegetables. In traditional Indian cooking, they are usually deep-fried, and served in a creamy, savory sauce. In this recipe, the koftas are shaped into patties, similar to falafel, and sautéed or baked, instead of deep-fried. These delicious little koftas are also quite pretty-a deep shade of golden yellow, punctuated by nuggets of bright green peas. For a great lunch, serve them in pita, with minced tomatoes and Mediterranean Yogurt."
Provided by hannahactually
Categories Beans
Time 40m
Yield 16 patties
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel and dice the sweet potato or yam, and cook it in boiling water until soft (about 10 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces). Drain well. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of cooked sweet potato. Transfer to a food processor.
- Add all other ingredients, except the flour, peas, and oil. Purée until fairly smooth. (The mixture might be very thick, depending on the sweet potato or yam, so be patient with this process.) Transfer to a bowl.
- Stir in the flour until thoroughly incorporated, then gently stir in the peas. Form into large or small patties. To make them really uniform and professional looking, use a 1/4-cup-capacity ice cream scoop or a 1/4-cup measure to scoop up portions of the mixture, then pat each one down until it is about 1/2-inch thick and 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add a little bit of oil. When the oil is really hot, add the patties, and sauté for about 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and heated through. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
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Isheunesu Ndhlovu
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make these koftas again. They're a keeper!
MD Abdul Korim
[email protected]These koftas are a great appetizer or main course. I served them with a side of yogurt sauce.
Margaret Milburn
[email protected]I love that these koftas can be baked or fried. I prefer the fried version, but both are good.
Archippus Kathamba
[email protected]These koftas are a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and sweet potatoes.
Jaydin Ray
[email protected]Overall, I thought these koftas were pretty good. They're a healthy and flavorful option for a meatless meal.
David Saidman
[email protected]These koftas were a bit too spicy for my taste. I'll use less chili pepper next time.
adil lashari
[email protected]I thought these koftas were a bit bland. I added some extra spices and they were much better.
Maria Rafique
[email protected]I made these koftas exactly as the recipe said, but they turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Mari Stegeman
[email protected]These koftas are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!
John Goin
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these koftas. They're a great meatless option.
Mutaz Abotoq
[email protected]These koftas are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!
md monir Hosen
[email protected]I made these koftas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Kris507 rocks
[email protected]These koftas were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and so flavorful. I especially loved the combination of chickpeas and sweet potatoes.