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Begedil (Fried Potato Cutlet)

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Ingredients
  

  • 5 medium sized potatoes cut into wedges and fried to golden brown in oil
  • 2 Tbsp fried shallots
  • 2 Tbsp dried prawns soaked and grounded (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin optional
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander optional
  • 1/2 tsp ground tumeric optional
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil

Instructions
 

  • Mash the potatoes, add the fried shallots dried prawns, spices, salt and pepper.
  • Shape them into cutlets.
  • Put the cutlets into the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the freezer.
  • Heat the oil to medium heat.
  • Dip the cutlets into the egg and then straight into oil. Fry till both sides are golden brown.