Ingredients

• 500 gm. sweet potatoes

• 1-2 tbs. rice flour. Glutinous rice flour is better, but ordinary will do

• 1 tbs. brown sugar

• 3-4 tbs. white sesame seeds (skinless)

• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Boil or microwave sweet potatoes until soft. To boil in microwave, place in a plastic bag or microwave boiler with 3-4 tbsp. water and cook on full for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool.

2. Peel and mash in a bowl.

3. Add sugar and rice flour.

4. Shape into small balls with wetted or greased palms.

5. Roll in sesame seeds placed in a plate.

6. Deep fry in moderately hot oil until golden brown on all sides.

7. Serve as snack. You can serve honey or sugar syrup with people with a very sweet tooth.

Notes

• I have not made them with potatoes. I am sure that this recipe will work just as well for potatoes-Mamta.