Curried Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe | Epicurious

Curried Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe | Epicurious

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On one of my first trips to India, at a bus stop in Poona, there was a street stand where the vendor was roasting potatoes over charcoal, chopping them, and tossing them with curry spices and crispy...

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  • whole wheat flour
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds*
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 to 3 white onions, chopped (4 cups)
  • 2 1/2 pounds red yams or sweet potatoes, grated (4 cups)
  • 5 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts, for garnish

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