Curried Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe

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I first tasted these at a Hanukkah party in Pueblo, Colorado. The first bite got me hooked. I love this unusual take on traditional potato latkes. —Rachel Garcia, Arlington, Virginia

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Curried Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield: 12 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
4 cups grated peeled sweet potatoes
Oil for frying

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Stir in eggs and milk until blended. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 24 latkes.

Nutritional Facts 2 latkes equals 241 calories, 20 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 218 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Curried Sweet Potato Latkes in Taste of Home December/January 2009, p69