Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsUmana YanaCassava Puffs (veg, Gf) Recipe

Cassava Puffs (veg, Gf) Recipe

Inspired by Umana Yana
Time1h
Serves4

Guyanese street food-crispy outside / mashed inside with indian spices / served with Tamarind ginger slaw / mango chutney

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Ingredients

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Cassava Puffs

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cassava

    Peel and chop the cassava into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.

  2. 2

    Make the Filling

    In a bowl, combine the mashed cassava, mashed potato, chickpea flour, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, black pepper, green chili, and fresh cilantro. Mix well until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Shape the Puffs

    Take a small amount of the mixture and shape it into a ball, then flatten it slightly to form a disk. Repeat the process until all the mixture is used.

  4. 4

    Fry the Puffs

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully drop the shaped puffs into the oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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