Savory Potato Pancake with Creamy Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

For the Potato Pancakes:

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• Oil for frying

For the Creamy Yogurt Sauce:

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Potato Pancakes:

1. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
2. In a large bowl, mix the potatoes, grated onion, egg, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir well.
3. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4. Scoop about ¼ cup of the mixture into the pan and flatten it into a pancake shape.
5. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

2. Make the Yogurt Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill (or parsley), salt, and pepper.
2. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to blend.

3. Serve and Enjoy!

• Serve the warm potato pancakes with the creamy yogurt sauce on the side.
• Garnish with extra herbs if desired.

Enjoy your crispy, flavorful potato pancakes!