POTATO CAKES WITH MEAT FILLING

I steamed ! kg of poatatoes drained , peeled and mashed to a smooth puree. Then cooled the mash and then added 1 beaten egg and 1/4 cup of plain flour . Season with salt and pepper, set aside . I made the meat filling with frying off 1 peeled and finely chopped onion until softened, then I stirred through 1 tbs of minced garlic and 250 gm of minced lamb . Stirring continually until the mixture is crumbly and the meat begins to brown . Stir in 1 tsp of mixed spices , 1/2 cup of peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes along with 1 tbs of chopped parsley . Season lightly with salt . Simmer over a low heat for 15 minutes , the mixture should be on the dry side . Ok to make the potato cakes , first moisten your hands to prevent the potato sticking . take about a tablespoon of mashed potato and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Put teaspoon of the meat filling in the centre and close the potato around the filling . Roll into a ball and place on a tray . Roll the balls in some extra flour and flatten them slightly to make thick cakes . Pour enough rice bran oil into a frypan to a depth of 1/4 inch , heat over a medium heat and fry the potato cakes until golden brown on each side about 3 minutes . Drain on paper towels and serve hot piled on a serving plate .