German Potato Pancakes

These "pancakes" are very popular in Germany. I made them the other night for a quick dinner. The kids were a little skeptical, but loved them after trying them. :) I don't have a food processor. I just used a cheese grater and it worked just fine.

Recipe taken from: http://www.food.com/recipe/potato-pancakes-german-style-4247

Ingedients:
3 lbs. potatoes peeled
1 large onion, quartered
3 egg, beaten
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp. parsley

Directions:
1. Keep potatoes covered with cold water until ready to grate in food processor (or with cheese grater).
2. Grate onions and potatoes.
3. Dry potatoes and onion between sheets of paper towel.
4. In large bowl combine all ingredients. In a large skillet heat 1/8 inch vegetable oil until hot. Pour in 1/3 cup potato mixture, flattening with the back of a wooden spoon, and fry until crisp and golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towel and keep warm. 
5. Serve with applesauce.