Gâteau Patate (Special Diwali Recipe) [Mauritian Cuisine]

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:13:28 GMT

Step 1

Finely grate coconut

Step 2

Add 100g sugar (saving 1 tbsp for later) and 1 tbsp vanilla essence to the coconut and mix

Step 3

Sift 300g flour and set aside

Step 4

Wash 750g sweet potatoes then boil until they can be pierced with sharp utensil

Step 5

Drain, peel and mash the sweet potatoes with a fork. (The drier they are before mashing, the easier it is to make the dough later trust me)

Step 6

Add 2 tbsp milk powder and 1 tbsp of sugar

Step 7

Gradually add the flour and knead to make a soft dough - this is really sticky if you get it too wet and that may require extra flour

Step 8

Take 1/4 of the dough at a time and roll out onto a floured surface and roll out until 2-3 cm thick

Step 9

Cut into circles about 8 cm wide with a cup or cutter, removing the excess dough

Step 10

Place into a dumpling maker with 1 tsp of the coconut mix in the middle and close to form a semi-circle sealed at the edges. (You can do this by hand and seal the edge with a fork, but I found the results from the dumpling maker a bit more uniform)

Step 11

Deep fry in about 2 inches of vegetable oil, a few at a time over a medium heat until golden brown. For an extra authentic taste add 2 tbsp of ghee to the oil. Leave to stand on some kitchen paper to soak excess oil. Serve warm.

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