Curried Sweet Potato Latkes

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and coarsely grated
• salt
• black pepper
• 3/4 cup peanut oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk together flour, curry powder, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, red pepper, cumin, and paprika in a large bowl; stir eggs into dry ingredients to make thick batter; add sweet potatoes and salt and black pepper to taste, mix well Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat; drop enough batter into hot oil to form 4-inch latkes when pressed down, do not crowd skillet.

2. 2

   Fry in batches until golden, about 4 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Drain on paper towels.