Sweet Potato And Beet Fritters With Herbed Buttermilk Dip Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato And Beet Fritters With Herbed Buttermilk Dip Recipe
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sweet potatoes; 1/2 pound beets; 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions; 5 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons half and half; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; peanut oil (for frying); 1 cup buttermilk; 4 tablespoons sour cream; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped herbs; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper; dash of hot sauce