Learn to make these stuffed potato cakes are crispy on the outside and soft inside. these are easy to make and perfect for snacks or meals.
Vegan stuffed potato cakes are crispy, comforting, and satisfying. Moreover, they are filled with vegetables and spices, which makes them both flavorful and nourishing. As a result, they work perfectly as snacks, appetizers, or even light meals.
🛒 Ingredients
Potato Base
- 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 2 tbsp cornflour or arrowroot
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Stuffing
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onions
- ½ cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, corn)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp paprika or mild chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
Cooking
- Oil for shallow frying or brushing
👩🍳 Instructions
- First, heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
- Next, add vegetables, soy sauce, spices, and salt.
- Then, cook the mixture until dry; otherwise, the cakes may break.
- Meanwhile, combine mashed potatoes, cornflour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- After that, divide the potato mixture into equal portions.
- Now, flatten each portion and place stuffing in the center.
- Then, seal carefully and shape into round cakes.
- Finally, shallow fry on medium heat until golden on both sides.
✨ Tips for Best Results
- Firstly, mash potatoes while they are still warm.
- Additionally, keep the stuffing completely dry.
- However, avoid frying on high heat, because it can burn the crust.
- For a lighter version, air-fry or pan-fry using minimal oil.
🔄 Variations
- Cheesy Option: Add dairy-free cheese; therefore, the center becomes creamier.
- Spicy Version: Add chili flakes or green chilies for heat.
- Gluten-Free: Use only cornflour or rice flour.
- Herb-Loaded: Add fresh coriander or parsley for extra freshness.
💪 Health Benefits
Potatoes provide natural energy and potassium. Moreover, vegetables add fiber and micronutrients. Consequently, these cakes are more balanced than many fried snacks.
- Good source of carbohydrates
- Completely plant-based
- Cholesterol-free
- Can be cooked with minimal oil
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Cake – Approx.)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
Kids usually prefer mild flavors. Therefore, reduce spices and skip chili powder. Additionally, mash vegetables very finely. For better appeal, shape cakes into fun forms and serve with ketchup or vegan dip.
