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Spicy Curry Potato Pancakes

Crispy and golden, these spicy curry potato pancakes are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. 

Author Emily Weeks, RDN, LD

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooled mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 1-2 jalapenos, minced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3-5 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • plain Greek yogurt for serving
  • scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, egg, jalapenos, red onion, curry powder, salt, pepper and 3-5 Tbsp of flour (start with 3 and check the texture -- if it's sticky add a couple more Tbsp until a ball forms). 

  2. Using your hands, roll a golf-ball sized portion and flatten it into a pancake about a 1/2-inch-thick.

  3. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of flour in a dish and dip each pancake into the flour. 

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. 

  5. Fry the pancakes in batches until they are golden brown on each side, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel lined plate.

  6. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt and scallions!