In a pot, combine yam with salt and sugar, add water, boil till very soft, this would take 12-15 minutes, depending of the level of temperature and pressure used..
Step 2
Grind onion and scotch bonnet in a mortar till quiet smooth…………………………………Note: Do not skip this step, it's the tip behind getting a sticky and soft ground yam easily; which will provide simplicity when making the donut shape..
Step 3
Add boiled yam to the ground onion and scotch bonnet.
Step 4
Start beating it, add 3 seasoning cubes and curry powder by the way.
Step 5
Continue beating for 5 minutes. Yam should be very soft and sticky by this time..
Step 6
Take some ground yam.
Step 7
Using two hands, mould it into fine ball.
Step 8
Toss the yam using two hands, adjusting the edges..
Step 9
Form a pattie like this.
Step 10
Take a clean bottle cover or small cutter.
Step 11
Drop the cover on the top center of the pattie. Push it inside.
Step 12
Remove the center as shown.
Step 13
Combine flour with chilli powder, the remaining curry powder and 1 seasoning cube.
Step 14
Dip yam in the spiced flour.
Step 15
Whisk egg. Dip coated yam in the egg.
Step 16
Crush cornflakes. Coat the yam with cornflakes or breadcrumbs.
Step 17
Follow the same procedure till the yam is used up. Yam is now ready for frying..
Step 18
Fry both sides on medium heat. Transfer to a colander to remove excess oil..
