Curried Sweet Potato Pancakes - Once Upon a Chef

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)