Gail Simmons's Mom's potato pancakes Hanukkah latkes recipe

Ingredients

• 3½ pounds baking potatoes, peeled and halved
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Canola oil, for frying
• Ivor's Pink Applesauce and sour cream, for serving