When the winter chill has crept up your spine, only a warm and inviting meal can thaw you out and these Potato Latkes are the perfect remedy to beat the cold weather blues😉.
Potato Latkes….I have a new found love…A carboholic’s dream😃.
They are one of the traditional and quintessential Jewish-style potato pancakes which are prepared as the part of the Hanukkah festival.
Hanukkah is a Jewish eight day winter festival commemorating the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. It is also known as the ‘festival of lights’. (Courtesy : Wikipedia)
I loved the Latkes because they were something a little different. They have a lacy edges formed by lots of crispy strands of potato shreds and soft fluffy centers inside…look like a collection of little bird’s nests….crispy circles of joy. They are super simple to make with simple ingredients and look like deep fried but they are not.
Who can resist a crispy, salty latke with a fluffy potato center 😊 seriously my friends, they are so GOOD…I love how forgiving these potato pancakes are…
Here goes the simple recipe….
Cuisine : Jewish
Yields : 10 Latkes
Category : snack
Ingredients :
- 3 medium sized potatoes…peel and grate the potatoes, then squeeze out the water completely
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp oats flour
- 2 tbsp wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Salt to taste
Method :
1. Peel and grate the potatoes, then squeeze out the water completely. Transfer to a plate and add all the above ingredients. Mix uniformly with your hand.
2. In a skillet, add oil to reach a depth of 1/8 inch (appr. 1/4 cup of oil). Heat the oil… Make loose patties of the latke mixture using approx. 2tbsp of the mixture, place in skillet around 4 to 5 at a time and using the back of a table spoon or ladle, flatten out the latke mixture. Cook until brown and crispy and flip, fry the other side too.
3. Then remove from pan and place them on a wire cooling rack to drain excess oil. Serve these latkes with apple sauce or sour cashew cream.
Sour cashew cream :
Soak some cashews in hot water for half an hour, then grind to a nice paste. Add salt, lemon juice and a crushed garlic to the cashew paste and just mix….that’s it your Sour Cashew Cream is ready.
Notes :
I recommend serving Latkes fresh within 10 minutes of frying.
If your latkes are not holding together, stir in a little more flour.
You can also add some bread crumbs too.
You can eat them on their own, with desired fillings and/or your fav dipping sauces.
You can eat them plain, over the kitchen counter by yourself 😉.
These are perfect winter warmers to devour when the temperature drops😊.
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ENJOYYY….
HAPPY COOKING….JYO
That is so pretty…delicious…yummy..
Your recipes are fantastic Jyo dear..and suitable for this cold weather…:-)
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Thanks to the core dear Sohair…your words always inspire me😊❣️
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My pleaure dear Jyo !!
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superb
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Thank u❣️
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Delicious…very nice!!! Nemo&Nancy by NemoInCucina!!!
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I m so glad that u think so 😊…thanks a ton Nemo❣️
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Looks so scrumptious! I’m sure it will tempt everyone, even if someone does not like potatoes.
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Absolutely Megala😊
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I am sure they are crispy and yum. Loved the beautiful golden colour. Thanks Jyo for sharing this yummy snack recipe 👍
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Thanks a lot Radhika for the beautiful feedback ❣️ hope ur weekend ll be fantastic ❣️
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I really need to eat before looking at your recipes – this is one of my favourites. I love sweet potatoes! I eat them on a daily basis 🙂
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Sweet potato !! Nice substitute…I ll try this next time😊👍
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Irresistible potato latkes 😋 Love the fact that they are shallow fried ! Wonderful share Jyo
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Thanks Smitha 😊 happy weekend ❣️
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You are doing well ! That is why you deserve an award. I have nominated you for Liebster Award. Congratulations! You may follow the link https://bestindianfoodblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/18/1703/
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Thank u so much for the nomination…I ll sure check it out 😊👍
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I have never made Latkes before. I love that you put the green chilies in them!
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Green chilli is the south Indian kick😉 I justtt love to add in every cuisine 😉
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Yum yum yum
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Thank u thank u thank u😃
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Looks so tasty. Love the addition of green chilies and oregano!
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I didn’t like the bland taste of latkes when first tried….so added these flavours😊
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It is indeed. Always a good idea to elevate it a bit with spices and additions. 🙂
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so tasty
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Indeed😊
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Love it what a great variation from the usual potato fritters! Well done Jyo!!
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Thanks Nisha😊👍
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That looks so great!
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Thank u 🌹
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You’re very welcome!
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Wow, they look so crisp
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Crispy out and soft in…very delicious 😊
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Jyo, they look perfect👌
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Thanks Rita😊
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Looking so delicious and tasty
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I m so glad u think so👍
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Welcome dear
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Love the addition of the chillies to the latkes Jyo! Ooh those crispy edges look so scrumptious too 🙂 Yummy!
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Thanks a lot for the wonderful feedback…
Enjoy the Sunday ❣️
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Oh my god! That looks awesome.
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Thank u so much for the wonderful words😊
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You are welcome.
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I nominate you for the Sunshine Bloggers Awards. Please accept it
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Wow that’s so sweet of u…thanks a lot nominating me😊 I ll definitely check it out👍 happy Sunday ❣️
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Most welcome 💕
Sure do check it out 👍
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Yummm delicious
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Thank u 🌹
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I love these–thanks for the recipe!
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I m so glad u loved the recipe😊
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Looks so crisp and incredibly delicious…👌🤤😋😋
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Pretty much dear 😊
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Those look so yummy and as you said they are so suitable for cold weather. Drinking my coffee I was looking outside the window to the snow thinking what’s going to be for breakfast ? Well, I just found out: potato latkes 🙂 Yummy!!!
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Yayyy… that’s nice to hear 😉 and I hope you ll just love them👍
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I have never eaten latkes but I am sure that I would love them. Your pictures make the food look so appetizing! Your step by step instructions and pictures are really easy to follow. Thanks!
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That’s great to hear…and I am glad u think so…thanks to the core😊
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Thanks a lot love for trying the recipe and I m really so glad❣️😊
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Wow.. These look gorgeous! Superb!❤
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Thanks love❣️
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Looks awesome! Love how they are crispy! 💕 💕 💕
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I love carbs, especially fried carbs. These looks great, I’d have them with smashed avocado and eggs!
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