Potato pancakes (also called latkes in Jewish cuisine or aloo chilla in South Asia) are crispy, golden pancakes made from grated potatoes, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a side dish.
🥔 Classic Potato Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled and grated)
- 1 small onion (grated)
- 1 egg
- 2–3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for frying)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Prepare potatoes:
Grate potatoes and squeeze out excess water using a clean cloth. - Mix ingredients:
In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well. - Heat oil:
Add a few tablespoons of oil to a pan over medium heat. - Form pancakes:
Scoop spoonfuls of mixture and flatten slightly in the pan. - Fry:
Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. - Drain & serve:
Place on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot.
🍴 Serving Ideas:
- With sour cream or yogurt
- With apple sauce
- As a side for grilled meats or curries
💡 Tips:
- Squeeze potatoes well to avoid soggy pancakes
- Keep oil hot for crispy texture
- Add garlic or herbs for extra flavor
If you want, I can give you a baked version, a cheesy potato pancake, or a vegan version without eggs 🥔✨.
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