Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 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)

Method

  • Mix the first eight ingredients together then add in the rest.
  • If batter is too stiff, add a little more milk a tablespoon at a time.
  • Preheat your frying pan. You can use a stove top or electric frying pan.
  • 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.
  • Flatten with back of spatula.
  • Cook on each side until golden, and drain on paper towels.