Spiced Yam Latkes

Name: Spiced Yam Latkes
Ingredients: 1 large yam (3/4 pound); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon plain yogurt (Greek is what I used but I’m sure regular is fine); 1 tablespoon chickpea or all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon Kashmiri mirch, paprika or deggi mirch (more if you like hotter); ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; salt & pepper to taste