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    Sweet Potato and Kale Patties in a Spicy Chickpea Sauce

    Posted: Oct 29, 2013 ยท Updated: Aug 16, 2021

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    Healthy and yummy sweet potato and kale patties dunked in a chunky, spicy chickpea sauce flavored with tomatoes, turmeric, ginger and garlic. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free.

    Photo of sweet potato patties stacked on a white plate with cilantro and the chickpea sauce in background.

    Here's the story behind these Sweet Potato and Kale Patties in a Spicy Chickpea Sauce that I have cooked up for you today.

    I am a huge-- HUGE-- fan of Ragda Pattice, that incredible snack food straight from the streets of my colorful hometown of Mumbai. You can find Ragda Pattice but to sum up briefly, these are gorgeously golden patties made of mashed potatoes that are served up in a white-pea sauce with all sorts of garnishes, including onions, coriander leaves, sev, and whatnot.

    Ragda Pattice is a reasonably healthy dish-- and oh, how I wish I could eat potatoes for every meal-- but I wanted to make a healthier version that I could eat without a care in the world. That's when I thought up my Sweet Potato and Kale Patties in a Spicy Chickpea Sauce.

    As is obvious, I subbed the potatoes in this recipe with sweet potatoes which are less starchy and far more nutritious. To add to the healthfulness I threw in handfuls of kale. And then, to accompany these patties, I made a spicy chickpea sauce. The hot and sour sauce is just perfect with the sweet potatoes and the slightly bitter kale. Talk of yin and yang. This is a terrifically healthy recipe with tons of protein, fiber, Vitamins A and C, and a lot more per serving.

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    Sweet Potato and Kale Patties

    Healthy and yummy sweet potato and kale patties dunked in a chunky, spicy chickpea sauce flavored with tomatoes, turmeric, ginger and garlic. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main dish
    Cuisine: Indian fusion
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Sweet Potato and Kale Patties
    Prep Time: 16 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 46 mins
    Servings: 12 patties
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 2 large sweet potatoes
    • 2 cups kale
    • ยฝ cup cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 ยฝ cups chickpea flour
    • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
    • ยฝ teaspoon cayenne
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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    Instructions

    • Roast the sweet potatoes in a 350-degree F oven until a knife pierced in the center goes cleanly through without any resistance.It took about an hour in my oven. Peel the sweet potatoes, discard the skins, and mash the flesh. You should have approximately two cups.
    • Chop the kale and coriander in a food processor along with some salt. Let it stand about 15 minutes, then squeeze out any excess water.
    • Mix the kale and coriander with the mashed sweet potatoes, ginger, garam masala, salt as needed, and cayenne. Add the chickpea flour, ยผ cup at a time, until the sweet potato mixture is firm enough to form patties. It will still be pretty soft, but itโ€™s ready when a ball formed by rolling the mixture between your palms remains firm.
    • Heat the oil in a non-stick or cast-iron skillet.
    • To form the patties, divide the mixture into 12 portions. Wet the palms of your hands with some water and shape each portion into a flat, round patty about 2 inches across.
    • Drop each patty, right after you shape it, into the skillet. Cook each side until golden-brown, on medium heat. Do not crowd the pan. You might have to do this in batches.
    • Remove the patties to a plate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9241IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Spicy Chickpea Sauce

    Healthy and yummy sweet potato and kale patties dunked in a chunky, spicy chickpea sauce flavored with tomatoes, turmeric, ginger and garlic. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Indian fusion
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Spicy Chickpea Sauce
    Prep Time: 30 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 126kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 3 cups chickpeas (cooked or canned)
    • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
    • ยผ cup tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne (or paprika for less heat)
    • ยฝ teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
    • 2 teaspoon garam masala (or chana masala)
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
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    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a saucepan.
    • Add the onions and saute until brown spots appear.
    • Add the ginger and garlic and saute until the raw smell disappears.
    • Add the tomato paste, coriander powder, cayenne and turmeric. Stir well to mix. Add a tablespoon or two of water if the mixture is too dry.
    • Cook the tomato paste for 2-3 minutes, then add the chickpeas with any boiling liquid or about 3 cups of water. Add salt to taste.
    • Mix well and let the chickpea sauce cook about 15 minutes or until the sauce has a fairly thick texture but it is not dry. Use a potato masher to mash some of the chickpeas. Add the garam masala and coriander leaves, stir to mix, and take off the heat.
    • Spoon the sauce into a plate, arrange two of the patties on top, and serve hot with some chopped raw onion and sliced lemons, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Vaishali


    Hi! I am so happy you're here. I'm Vaishali, and I've been sharing recipes for delicious vegan food at Holy Cow Vegan since 2007. Every one of the more than 1,000 recipes on this blog has been tried and tested -- and loved -- by my family and I. I hope you will find something here to share with your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by!Read more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Theresa Yannetty

      October 07, 2017 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Seriously scrumptious! I am loving your blog, Vaishali--thank you so much!

      Reply
    2. Mary Jo Morris

      January 03, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      I had one sweet potato and half a bunch of kale so I searched your recipe index for something with kale. Sweet potato and kale patties with spicy chickpea sauce came up. I made it for dinner tonight (substituting white beans for the chickpeas) and cannot believe how happy my tastebuds are. It's an amazing recipe. Delicious. Thank you.

      I'm going to post this to my FB page, if you don't mind.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        January 03, 2017 at 10:08 pm

        Thanks for letting me know, Mary! So glad you liked it.

        Reply
    3. Displaced Desi

      September 15, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      Oh, this looks delicious! I don't have access to chickpea flour so I was wondering if mashed chickpeas would work instead?

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        September 15, 2016 at 11:02 pm

        Yep, or use rice flour if you can get that.

        Reply
    4. GKB

      November 22, 2014 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      Yum!!!!Great weeknight meal.
      Adding powdered oats,makes the patties hold up well too...I think so many veggies can be sneaked into these patties...
      Thanks !

      Reply
    5. Manu

      October 01, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      Hi Vaishali,

      How are you? I tried this pattice recipe and it was such a huge hit at home. Loved it, healthy and new! Thank you for sharing the recipe and bringing a smile on our faces and pleasing our tummies. *hugs*

      -Manu

      Reply
    6. Amber

      June 22, 2014 at 1:22 am

      5 stars
      Hi Vaishali! Thanks for all your recipes! I made this one but had trouble getting the patties to cook and solidify. I did use falafel mix instead of chickpea flour, but I let it sit for at least a half hour. Both sides browned but the browned regions just kind of fell off from the rest of the patty. It was definitely good but didn't look like yours! Will real chickpea flour make the difference? Oh and the chickpea sauce I now make to eat on its own or with almost anything else! Thanks again.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        June 23, 2014 at 11:14 am

        Hi Amber, it could be the felafel mix since that would have contained additional ingredients, but can't say for sure. These patties hold together well with chickpea flour so I would definitely recommend using it the next time. But happy you enjoyed them anyway, and thanks for letting me know! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Fallon

      February 09, 2014 at 7:42 am

      Can this be made without tge garam masala

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        February 09, 2014 at 2:55 pm

        Yes, it won't make a difference to the texture but it won't taste the way it's supposed to.

        Reply
    8. roy

      December 01, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      vaishali,i wrote on an old blog of yours,maybe u might not read it.so i thought i will share my thoughts here again.ur name is synonomous with one of th ebest restaurants in Pune for snacks and food in FC road.Your blogs and the pictures take me to those glorious days and I thank you for such a lovely blog.I miss all my favourite foods like ragda patties,sabudana vada,misal pav and so many more maharashtrian classics.keep on writing and making my mouth water.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        December 01, 2013 at 6:42 pm

        Hi Roy, thanks for your lovely email. I have great memories too of Pune and of Vaishali and Rupali, the two restaurants that sat along FC Road. You might want to check out my post on Zunka Bhakar where I wrote about some of my memories of Pune:

        Reply
    9. Cgewertz

      November 18, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Looks totally YUM, Vaishali, my daughter and I are going to cook them this week! Thank you for your wonderful blog! I stumbled across it again looking for more vegetarian recipes. And so much better to use things from a cuisine that naturally lends itself to vegetarian! So thank you. --Catherine Gewertz

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        November 18, 2013 at 9:03 pm

        Thanks, Catherine. Hope you -- and your daughter-- like them!

        Reply
    10. Anonymous

      November 01, 2013 at 10:09 pm

      Can you tell me what kind of kale to use? I was trying to decide between black kale and green kale.

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        November 01, 2013 at 11:10 pm

        Use either-- the type of kale you use won't make any difference to flavor or texture.

        Reply
    11. The Hungry Epidemiologist

      October 30, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      Looks delicious! I am going to try these. Curious -- where is the nutrition label data from?

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        October 30, 2013 at 8:55 pm

        From caloriecount.about.com.

        Reply
    12. ammasdtr19

      October 30, 2013 at 12:19 am

      Y*U*M*!!!

      Reply
    13. Priya Suresh

      October 29, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Beautifully done, who can resist to this wonderful patties..Healthy and delicious.

      Reply

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