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Fried Sweet Potatoes

Curried Mayonnaise Dip:

• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup low fat yogurt, plain
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika -- sweet Hungarian
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sweet Potato Fries:

• 3 medium sweet potatoes -- about 1 1/2 pounds
• vegetable oil -- for deep frying
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Make the dip: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and yogurt. (Do not whisk, as the yogurt will thin out.) Stir in the curry, ginger, turmeric, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

Using a large sharp knife, cut sweet potatoes into strips 3 inches long and 1/8-inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels.

In a deep medium saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 375 degrees. In batches, deep-fry the sweet potato sticks until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Using kitchen tongs, transfer the sweet potato sticks to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Keep the sticks warm in the oven while frying the remaining sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and serve warm, with the curried mayonnaise alongside for dipping.

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