Curried Sweet Potato Latkes
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, Virginia12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch
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.
Nutrition Facts: 2 latkes equals 241 calories, 20 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 218 mg sodium,