Potato Balls – African Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

Tanzanian Potato Balls

3 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped

1/4 cup lime juice

1/2 tsp. salt

1 chili pepper, crushed or 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 cup chickpea flour (gram flour)

coconut oil

1/2 cup of fresh coconut meat, grated

Boil potatoes until soft. Drain, combine with lime juice, salt and

pepper, and grind or process to a smooth batter. With greased hands,

shape the batter into 1-inch balls and roll the balls in flour.

Make a condiment to pass around with the balls by mixing coconut

and pepper with 2 or 3 tablespoons of water. Set aside.

In a heavy skillet or pot, heat oil to about 375 F, and fry the

balls a few at a time. Drain on clean, absorbent cloths, and serve

hot. Pass around the coconut/pepper mixture for individuals to

serve themselves.

Makes several dozen

Category: African Recipes