Sweet Potato Rösti with Avocado, Coriander, and Chilli

Recipe by Linda McCartney
Servings
+

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 600 g sweet potato, peeled and coarsely grated

  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and very finely chopped

  • 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds or ground cumin

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 5 Tbsp chickpea flour or plain flour

  • 5 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tsp sea salt

  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled, destoned, and sliced

  • 1 handful coriander leaves, chopped

  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced

  • Lime wedges (optional)

Directions

  • Place the sweet potato on a clean tea towel, gather up the corners, and twist to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Tip into a bowl and mix in the red onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, flour, and 4 tablespoonfuls of the olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper and use clean hands to bring everything together.
  • Add the remaining oil to a large non-stick pan and place it over medium-low heat. Take 2 tablespoonfuls of the sweet potato mixture in your hand and tightly compact it into a ball, then gently flatten it into a disc and place it in the hot pan. Repeat with more of the mixture, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the röstis for 4 to 5 minutes, then gently flip over and fry for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until golden on both sides and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and continue until you’ve used all the mixture, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  • Top with the avocado, coriander leaves, and chilli and season to taste. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and serve immediately with lime wedges (if desired).

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