Quick Tinned Tuna and Sweet Potato Patties on a Budget

Ingredients

• •425g tinned tuna in springwater, drained
• •500g sweet potato, boiled and mashed
• •1 red onion, finely diced
• •2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• •1 tbsp mild curry powder
• •50g plain flour
• •1 egg
• •150g natural yoghurt for serving
• •1 cucumber, sliced

Method

1. 1Peel and cube the sweet potato, then boil until soft enough to mash.
2. 2Drain the tuna thoroughly and place it into a large mixing bowl.
3. 3Add the mashed sweet potato, diced onion, parsley, and curry powder to the bowl.
4. 4Crack the egg into the mixture and sprinkle with the flour.
5. 5Use your hands or a fork to mix everything together until well combined.
6. 6Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape them into patties.
7. 7If the mixture is too soft, add an extra tablespoon of flour.
8. 8Heat a non-stick frypan over medium-high heat with a splash of oil.
9. 9Cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side until they form a golden crust.
10. 10Avoid flipping the patties too early or they may break apart.
11. 11Transfer to a plate and serve warm.
12. 12Garnish with a dollop of yoghurt and side slices of fresh cucumber.