Shakkarkand Tuk Tuk

Ingredients

• 2-3 medium sweet potatoes (shakkarkand), parboiled with skin
• Oil for deep-frying
• Spice mix
• Salt to taste 
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder 
• ½ teaspoon dried mango (amchur) powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 
• Tomato ketchup to serve
• Green chutney to serve

Method

1. Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan. 
2. Cut the sweet potato into thick slices. Flatten the slices between your palms by pressing a little and deep-fry in hot oil till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 
3. To prepare the spice mix, mix together salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, amchur powder and coriander leaves in a bowl. While tuk is still hot, sprinkle spice mix over them and toss well.           
4. Insert a toothpick in each tuk and arrange them on a serving plate.
5. Serve hot with tomato ketchup and green chutney.