Tanzanian Potato Balls
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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
