Indian-Style Sweet Potato Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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