Curried Sweet Potato Pancakes
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A flavorful twist on potato pancakes that works for Hanukah and everyday dinners alike.
If you’ve been cooking along with me for a while, you know I don’t shy away from comfort food when it’s worth it. And for Hanukkah, it definitely is. Fried food is the tradition, after all—and while I’ll always love a classic latke, these sweet potato pancakes deserve a place on the table too. They’re spiced with curry, cumin, ginger, and cayenne, crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor. Perfect for Hanukkah, but just as good as a fall or winter side dish any time of year.
How to make curried sweet potato pancakes
Making them is simple: You start by grating a large sweet potato in your food processor (you can also use a hand grater). One potato might not seem like enough but it goes a long way.
Next, make the batter by combining your spices with flour, baking powder, salt, eggs and milk; then stir in your grated sweet potatoes and sliced scallions.
Drop heaping spoonfuls in hot oil and pan fry until crisp and golden, then drain on paper towels and serve immediately. You can also make them smaller and serve as hors d’oeuvres. Couldn’t be easier and so delicious…Enjoy! This recipe is adapted from Jewish Cooking in America by Joan Nathan.
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Curried Sweet Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Scant ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, use less if you don't like heat
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 scallions
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Approximately 4 tablespoons milk
- Peanut oil, for frying
- Applesauce (optional), for serving
Instructions
- Coarsely grate sweet potatoes in a food processor (you can also use a hand grater). Set aside.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cayenne, curry powder, cumin, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl and mix well. Add scallions, eggs, 4 tablespoons (60 ml) milk, and sweet potatoes and stir to combine. Batter should be moist but not runny; if too stiff, add a tablespoon more milk at a time until consistency is right.
- Line a baking sheet with several paper towels and set next to stove. Heat ¼-in (6-mm) of oil in a large nonstick skillet until barely smoking. Drop heaping tablespoons (about ⅛ cup) in oil and flatten with back of spoon. Fry over medium-high heat several minutes on each side until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. Serve with applesauce if desired.
Notes
- Nutritional information was calculated assuming that approximately 2 tablespoons of the oil are absorbed into the pancakes when frying.
- Make-Ahead Instructions: Ideally, these sweet potato pancakes should be served right away, but if you have leftovers, place them on a rack over a baking sheet and reheat in 350°F/175°C oven until hot and crisp.
Nutrition Information
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Wow, I love the curry flavor!
The best potato pancakes– the mixture of curry and sweet potatoes makes a perfect combination! It is extremely easy and they make a statement at any party or dinner. My friends loved them so much that they keep asking me to make them again.
After making traditional latkes with a friend for Hanukkah, this recipe inspired me to try them with sweet potatoes. What a great snack this made on a cold winter day!
When my fiance showed me this recipe, I thought he was nuts. Then I tried them and was instantly hooked! As were his parents and mine (we have made them a few times now!). Great with eggs and bacon.
We made your coconut tart in September and it was fantastic but closer to home I had a couple of friends over for dinner the other night and served you curried sweet potato cakes. Little did I know that they both love sweet potatoes and we all loved the recipe. I don’t usually serve anything that I haven’t previously made but I have never had a bad experience with your recipes so I gave it my best shot. (Immediately bought some more sweet potatoes the next day). Keep the good stuff coming. I know you will.
The combination of sweet potatoes and spicy curry would be really good in pancakes like this!
The combination of sweet potatoes and spicy curry would be really good in pancakes like this!
I was worried the curry flavor would be too strong but it was just right. We loved them. Keep the recipes coming and Happy Chanukah!
Made these last night for a Hanukkah party and they were absolutely delicious. Everyone asked for the recipe! Thanks 🙂
I’ve made something similar with zucchinis,but with sweet potatoes it sounds even better! I can’t wait to try these