HANUKKAH LOTSA LATKES: Classic Potato Latkes with Parsley and Onions AND Sweet Potato Latkes with Curry and Cumin

GENERAL INGREDIENTS:

For Classic Potato Latkes:
Eggs
Russet potatoes
Onions
Parsley
Salt
Vegetable, canola, sunflower, or safflower oil (for frying)
Ground nutmeg
Applesauce and/or sour cream (for serving)

For Indian Flavored Sweet Potato Latkes:
All-purpose flour
Brown sugar
Baking powder
Cayenne pepper
Curry powder
Ground cumin
Ground cinnamon (for serving)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Sweet potatoes
Eggs
Whole milk, soy milk, almond milk, or water
Vegetable, sunflower, safflower, or canola oil (for frying)
Applesauce or apple butter (for serving)
1 large ripe mango (for serving)
Sour cream (for serving)

EQUIPMENT:
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board
Chef’s knife or large chopping knife
Peeler
Food processor (fitted with steel chopping blade) or box grater
2 large mixing bowls
2 large plates lined with paper towels
Spatula
2 Large frying pans or skillets
Thin flexible spatula