Curried Sweet Potato Latkes

Bluemonkey's Note:

These are addictive. The recipe calls for peanut oil but any good quality cooking oil will do. I got this recipe from a homeschooling list that I'm on. Make them one batch at a time. Can be an appetizer or main course depending on the size you make them. Adjust spices as your prefer. Some like these with hot curry powder.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ cup flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne powder (I use less)
• 2 teaspoons curry powder , of your choice mild to hot
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt and pepper , to taste
• 2 large eggs , beaten
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk , enough to make a stiff batter
• 1 lb sweet potato , peeled and coarsely grated
• peanut oil (for frying)

Directions:

1. Mix the first eight ingredients together then add in the rest.
2. If batter is too stiff, add a little more milk a tablespoon at a time.
3. Preheat your frying pan. You can use a stove top or electric frying pan.
4. Test the heat of your pan by cooking a single latke. When you have determined the right temperature for your pan then drop by spoonfuls into the heated frying pan with 1/4 inch of peanut or other good quality cooking oil.
5. Flatten with back of spatula.
6. Cook on each side until golden, and drain on paper towels.