Leek And Potato Fritters With Lemon-Cumin Yogurt

• Yogurt:
• 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Fritters:
• Cooking spray
• 4 cups thinly sliced leek (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 6 tablespoons water, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 8 teaspoons canola oil, divided

1. To prepare yogurt, spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Combine yogurt and next 5 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon pepper) in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
2. To prepare fritters, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Saute 10 minutes or until golden, adding remaining 1/4 cup water as necessary to prevent leeks from sticking to pan. Place leeks and potatoes in a large bowl. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, eggs, and egg whites; stir well with a whisk. Add egg mixture to potato mixture.
3. Heat 4 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Spoon about 3 tablespoons potato mixture for each of 8 fritters into pan. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with the remaining 4 teaspoons oil and potato mixture. Sprinkle fritters with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve with yogurt sauce.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/leek-potato-fritters-with-lemon-cumin-yogurt (may not work)