- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 cups peeled, shredded sweet potato
- 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
- Combine flour, curry powder, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk together eggs and milk in a separate bowl. Pour into flour mixture and stir until well blended and batter has no lumps. Stir in sweet potatoes until fully combined.
- Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil, using spatula to flatten. Fry until well browned, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.