M3kuda (battered and fried potato patties)

(Moroccan Classic)

3 Potatoes
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika and/or cayenne
1/2 tsp coriander
salt to taste

Batter:
1 c flour
1 c water
1/2 c milk
3/4 tsp tumeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt

Peel and chop potatoes and boil until cooked. Meanwhile, whisk together batter ingredients until their are no chunks and put in the fridge until needed. Thoroughly drain potatoes, add minced garlic and spices, and mash until smooth. Mold mashed potatoes into 1" spheres and then squish then down into little hockey puck shapes. Heat up frying oil in a deep pan. Coat both sides of each puck with batter and fry one at a time for 1-2 minutes flipping half way.