Vegetarian
The Africa News Cookbook
30 minutes

Makes several dozen balls. Serve as a side dish or snack. Look for a chickpea flour, sometimes called "gram" flour, in Indian food shops.

• 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 up chickpea flour coconut oil
• 1/2 cup of fresh cocnut meat, grated

Boil potatoes until soft. Drain, combine with lime juice, salt and pepper, and grind 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 degrees, 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.