Cumin-Scented Beet Latkes

Crispy, vibrant latkes made with shredded beets and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander. These colorful pancakes are served with refreshing celery-cilantro relish and a spicy jalapeño salsa for a delicious twist on traditional latkes.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 6 cups coarsely shredded peeled beets
  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoons ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup Canola oil
  • 1 serving Celery and Cilantro Relish
  • 1 whole Apple
  • 2 whole Green Onion
  • 1 serving Jalapeño Salsa

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place beets in large bowl; press with paper towels to absorb any moisture. In another large bowl, whisk flour and next 5 ingredients. Mix in beets, then eggs.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Pour enough oil into large skillet to cover bottom; heat over medium heat. Working in batches, drop beet mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; spread to 3 1/2-inch rounds. Fry until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer latkes to baking sheet. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 350°F oven until crisp, about 10 minutes.)

    30 min

  3. 3.

    Serve latkes with relish and salsa.

    5 min