Algerian spiced potato cakes

[Al-khiyal]

Algerian spiced potato cakes

Ready in: 30-60 minutes

Ingredients:

2 pounds mashed potato
1 tablespoon paprika pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
good pinch of cayenne pepper
1 bunch of coriander, chopped
3 eggs
salt
pepper
oil for frying

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix the potato with the spices, coriander, egg and seasoning. With floured hands, form the mixture into round flat cakes.
Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Heat a shallow layer of oil in a frying pan, add the cakes in batches and fry until crisp and brown on both sides.
Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve hot.



Source : North African Cooking : Exotic Delights from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt

[sania]

This item is called "Aloo Tikki" in India.
It is one of the main items in the group of snacks called "Chhaats" (savouries)

Predominantly a street food, a delicacy taken with tomato sauce.

[Cheba_Mami]

nice, i had it in Marroc

[sania]

Hi Cheba Mami..

That is an intelligent parrot.

BTW, don't you have lakes and rivers in your place..?