Ready in

50 mins

Cuisine

European · Eastern European

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4-6 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal

Spicy Level

Very Mild
Recipe by Foody on YouTube
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All Ingredients

For the Potato Patties

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For the Egg Filling

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For the Yogurt Dill Sauce

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Boil Eggs

    Place 3 eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and cook for until hard-boiled. Set aside to cool.

  2. Prepare Potatoes

    Peel 3 potatoes and cut them into medium-sized pieces. Place them in a saucepan, cover with water, and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until tender.

  3. Chop Onion

    Cut 1 purple onion in half, then slice it thinly.

  4. Sauté Onion and Carrot

    Heat ghee oil in a pan. Add the sliced onion and fry for until softened and slightly . Grate 1 carrot and add it to the pan with the onion. Fry for another until tender.

  5. Mash Potatoes

    Drain the cooked potatoes and transfer them to a bowl. Mash them thoroughly until smooth.

  6. Prepare Potato Mixture

    Add the onion and carrot mixture to the mashed potatoes. Add 4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs. Crack 1 egg into a separate bowl, add 1 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground pepper, and well. Pour the egg into the potato mixture. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

  7. Prepare Egg Filling

    Peel the 3 hard-boiled eggs and finely them. Chop 3 stalks of fresh green onions. Combine the eggs and green onions in a bowl, then add 2 tablespoons of natural yogurt and mix well.

  8. Form and Fill Patties

    Take a small portion of the potato mixture and flatten it into a disc in your palm. Place a spoonful of the egg filling in the center. Carefully bring the edges of the potato mixture together to enclose the filling, forming a small ball or patty. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

  9. Fry Patties

    Heat ghee oil in a flat pan. Place the potato patties in the pan and fry over low heat for on each side until golden brown and crispy.

  10. Prepare Yogurt Dill Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard, and finely chopped fresh dill. Add salt to taste and mix well.

  11. Serve

    Serve the hot potato patties with the refreshing yogurt dill sauce.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
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  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Bread crumbs?

    • Crushed crackers or cornflakes
    • Rolled oats, pulsed fine
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Sour cream?

    • Plain Greek yogurt (1:1)
    • Crème fraîche (1:1)
AllergensThis recipe contains eggs and dairy and gluten.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • For a nonDietary option

    Vegetarian option, add finely minced cooked chicken or ham to the egg filling.

  • Experiment with different herbs in the yogurt sauce

    Such as parsley or chives.

  • For a spicier kickCustomise

    Add a pinch of chili flakes to the potato mixture or egg filling.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Cooking tipEnsure Potatoes Are Well Mashed

    Ensure potatoes are well mashed for a smooth patty texture.

  • Cooking tipDo Not Overcrowd the Pan

    Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even browning.

  • Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Salt

    Adjust the amount of salt and pepper in the egg filling and sauce to your taste.

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