This is a really simple recipe that can be used as a snack or appetiser or make them small and serve them as canapes.
Essentially, you need to use equal quantities of soaked sago (tapioca) and mashed potatoes and spices and flavourings of your choice.
To make 15-16 medium sized patties, I used the following:
1 cup of sago, soaked for a minimum of 2 hours
6 medium sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 teaspoon of grated ginger
1 green chili finely chopped
4-5 tablespoons of chopped coriander
1 teaspoon of cumin powder
Salt and chili powder to taste
Oil to fry
Drain the soaked sago in a colander to get rid of the excess moisture and add to a mixing bowl along with the boiled and mashed potatoes. I mix the two together and keep some aside at this point to make little patties for my baby. To the rest of the mixture I add the remainder of the ingredients. The base is very versatile, so you can add other herbs and spices if you prefer. Chives, spring onions, garlic etc. work very well as well.
Mix well and shape into medium sized patties. You can deep fry them if you prefer, but I just pan fry them in a non stick pan. I use a small quantity of rice bran oil, and cook both sides on a low heat first, pressing down on the patties with a spatula to ensure good even contact. I then increase the heat towards the end which results in a really crisp outside and soft interior. Serve hot with tamarind chutney or mint chutney or even tomato ketchup or barbeque sauce. You can also use them as fillings for wraps.
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