Moroccan Potato Cakes

Last summer I promised you this recipe and I finally deliver!  This is one of Al's favourites, it is  spicy but not hot.

Ingredients
2 lbs. potatoes (about 5 medium)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-2 tablespoons butter
3-4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 eggs beaten
olive oil for frying

Directions
Boil potatoes until soft.  Drain and mash.

Melt the butter in a small skillet.  Add the onions, and saute them gently over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, or until translucent.  Add the garlic, and saute just a minute more, stirring constantly.  Remove from the heat.

Place the mashed potatoes into a mixing bowl.  Gently toss in the spices, onions, garlic and cilantro.  Stir in enough of the eggs to bind the potatoes, but not so much that there is excess egg in the bottom of the bowl.

Shape the potato mixture into cakes about 3" in diameter.

Heat enough olive oil to generously cover the bottom of a skillet or griddle.  Add the potato cakes, and cook slowly over medium heat, about 10 minutes per side, until deep golden brown.