Spicy Sweet Potato Patties

1. 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
2. 4 eggs
3. 5 cups grated sweet potato
4. 1 cup grated onion
5. 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6. 3 teaspoon s diced fresh red chili or 1 teaspoon ground
7. 1 teaspoon salt
8. 1 teaspoon pepper

In a small frying pan, toast the cumin seeds until just brown. In a medium mixing bowl, whip the eggs, then mix in remaining ingredients, including the toasted cumin seeds. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet and oil lightly. Drop batter by spoonsful into the pan and cook slowly on each side until cakes are very golden, about 25 minutes. Keep warm under a tea towel while cooking the remaining cakes.