Potato Pancakes Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Potato Pancakes, peel the potatoes

Step 2: Soak in water after peeling to prevent browning of the potatoes

Step 3: Using a grater attachment of the food processor, shred the potatoes into a medium bowl

Step 4: Add lemon juice and onions to the shredded potatoes

Step 5: Toss to coat evenly

Step 6: Let this onion potato mixture sit for about 10 minutes

Step 7: Drain the potatoes and squeeze out the excess liquid

Step 8: Place the squeezed potatoes in a muslin cloth or on a metal sieve

Step 9: In a large mixing bowl, combine the potato mixture, minced garlic, egg (or yogurt), flour, bread crumbs, parsley and chives

Step 10: Season with salt and pepper

Step 11: Combine the ingredients to form a thick paste like mixture

Step 12: Fill the frying pan an inch deep with oil

Step 13: Heat the oil over medium heat

Step 14: Take a small portion from the potato mixture and shape it into flat patties of medium thickness

Step 15: Shallow fry the pancakes from both the sides until crisp and golden

Step 16: This might take about 5 to 7 minutes each side

Step 17: Drain on paper towels and similarly prepare remaining pancakes

Step 18: Serve Potato Pancakes hot along with Spicy Mexican Salsa for a delicious weekend breakfast or as a tea time snack along with masala chai