

It's available at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets and from. ZAATAR AIOLI (makes about 1-1/2 cups) Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice mix that includes sesame seeds, sumac, dried thyme, and dried marjoram.

Serve latkes with aioli, if desired, or sprinkle with za'atar and serve. Bake latkes uncovered until heated through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to rimmed baking sheets, DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cook until golden, adding oil as needed and adjusting heat if browning quickly, about 2 minutes per side. Working in batches, drop 1 tablespoonful batter for each latke into skillet flatten to l-1/2-inch round. Add enough oil to heavy large skillet to coat bottom generously heat over medium-high heat. If batter is dry, beat remaining 1 egg in same bowl to blend and mix into batter by tablespoonfuls until moist but not runny batter forms, DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Beat 2 eggs in small bowl mix into batter. Mix in breadcrumbs, baking powder, salt, Aleppo/cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Pulse until cauliflower is chopped and mixture is still slightly chunky. Add remaining cauliflower, parsley, and dill. Add garlic and half of cauliflower to processor blend until smooth. Cook cauliflower in a large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 10 minutes.Let stand at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Whisk in za'atar and season with salt and pepper.With machine running, drizzle in oil in thin stream, blending until smooth.With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of processor and chop finely.Serve latkes with aioli, if desired, or sprinkle with za'atar and serve.Bake latkes uncovered until heated through, about 10 minutes.Cook until golden, adding oil as needed and adjusting heat if browning quickly, about 2 minutes per side.

