Kand (Ratalu) or Potato Sandwich

Yields: 10
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Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Kand (substitute potatoes)
  • ½ cup Coconut (peel and finely grate or chop)
  • ⅓ cup Roasted skinless peanuts (coarsely crushed)
  • ¾ cup Green coriander (finely chopped)
  • 2 tsps Green chilies (crushed to taste)
  • 1 tsp Garlic (crushed)
  • ½ tsp Ginger (crushed)
  • 1 tbsp Ground coriander/cumin mix
  • ½ tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 1½ tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsps Sesame seeds
  • 2 tsps Lemon juice
  • 2 tsps Oil
Instructions
  1. Peel the kand and cut 20, ⅛ inch thick slices. Place in a bowl of water.
  2. Combine all the ingredients for filling.
  3. Prepare and heat a steamer, grease the perforated tray.
  4. Lightly sprinkle salt on the tray.
  5. Take a slice of kand, spread a thick layer of the filling and cover with another slice to make a sandwich.
  6. Make all and arrange in the tray, lightly sprinkle salt on top.
  7. Can layer if necessary.
  8. Sprinkle any leftover filling on top of the sandwiches.
  9. Steam on medium high heat for 15 minutes or until the kand is cooked.
  10. Turn heat off and gently lift sandwiches and place on a serving plate.