Potato pancake

1 baking or russet potato grated about 1 1/2 cups
1 onion or 1/4 cup
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp or more black pepper
1 egg lightly beaten
oil to fry
fried egg optional to serve
hot sauce or ketchup optional to serve
chives or coriander leaves to garnish

To make the latke use a grater or food processor and shred the potato and onion*.  Then put the shredded mixture into a clean cloth or cheesecloth and squeeze to remove the water.
*Instead of grating the onion can add chopped onion to the flour mixture.

Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, egg and the mixture until everything is well coated.
Heat a cast-iron skillet and put about a tbsp of oil then put about 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp mixture.  The amount of mixture that is put depends on the size of the pan, how thick or thin you prefer the pancakes.  Use the back of the spoon and make a round shape.  Cook the latke in medium high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes until the edges are golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 4 minutes or more.   Reduce the heat if the potato pancakes are becoming brown too fast.
Repeat until the mixture is finished.  I served it hot, topped with fried egg and garnished with coriander leaves and hot sauce.
If you are make a batch a head of time, warm the latkes in 300F oven for about 5 minutes.  We can also keep the latkes warm in a preheated baking tray in the oven to serve it hot.
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42 comments:

  1. simply delicious and looks so appealing

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  2. delicious and simply superb pancake

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  3. AWESOME RECIPE DEAR ! I am going to try it tomorrow !

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  4. My God,super tempting energy booster..

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  5. Perfect.. Love to taste it...
    http://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com

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  6. Pancakes looks healthy n delicious..perfect for kids lunch box...

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  7. Delicious pancake...Looks perfect for a weekend brunch..yum..

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  8. This is one of the dishes that we consider traditional :D though I am not a big fan of it myself..

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  9. Hi Akheela, your potato pancake look awesome. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    Have a nice week ahead,regards.

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  10. Oh these sound yummy!!
    I love potato quiche...

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  11. Would be perfect for morning bf.. Nice one

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  12. tat looks absolutely filling and great!

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  13. wow lovely pancakes looks like a relish

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  14. Omg! Potato pancake looks too luscious.....

    Today's recipe:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2012/12/poha-chirer-pulao.html

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  15. These pancakes look colorful and delicious. Eggs and potatoes make a beautiful combo!

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  16. Super filling pancakes, love to start my day with them.

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  17. Nice. WOnder if they can be made egg free too. For the spouse who may not want to have it with the egg. I would totally relish these. Have you tried rosti too?

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  18. tempting and yummy ...Join me in Fast Food Event - Poha in my blog.

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  19. Your pancakes look great! I'm so used to having mine with applesauce and sour cream, that it never occurred to me to try them with hot sauce or ketchup. I imagine that would be quite good.

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  20. Delicious and creative, I'd love to try it for breakfast!

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  21. Love latkes and this looks delicious! Love the idea of topping it with a fried egg!

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  22. That is a new kinda pancake but sounds like a great one!

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  23. Your potato pancake look really light and fluffy! :) I love having a big bag of potatoes at home because there's so many different things I can make with them....will have to try potato pancake some time though- I've never tried it before!

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  24. Love your potato pancakes. They look very delicious. I'll eat them any time and would love to dip in chilli sauce. Thanks very much for sharing and hope you have a wonderful festive season and New Year!

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  25. These potato pancakes look mouthwatering!

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  26. I just made potato pancakes (with applesauce) 2 days ago. Your recipe is lovely and the photo is beautiful.
    Happy holidays Akheela.

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  27. this looks like a very comforting recipe and i am sure i can eat a few of these pancakes without a second thought...lol

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  28. This potato pancake is new to me, but it looks delicious and great for breakfast.

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  29. Deliciously awesome... Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you n family.

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  30. Well crud my computer crashed forgive me if you get a double comment :).

    That looks and sounds amazing! Once I'm back on carbs I will have to try!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  31. wow... delicious looking pancakes... Happy New year...

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