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These disc-shaped fried doughnuts are a Hanukkah tradition for Sephardic Jews — Jews originally from Spain who now live in many Latin countries, the Middle East, and North Africa.
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In India, these doughnut-like spheres are soaked in a syrup with in a saffron and rosewater syrup. They'd make a show stopping finish to your Hanukkah party.
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Keeping with the fried theme, these zucchini fritters are a great alternative to latkes for one of the many nights of Hanukkah. Similar leek fritters called keftes are a favorite for Syrian Jews at Hanukkah.
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Rome's unofficial Christmas dessert for cassola, a baked ricotta cheesecake, was originally created by Italian Jews and served during Hanukkah.
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While Jews in Italy don't eat a lot of latkes, they do have many versions of fried eggplant, including ones especially for Hanukkah. Layer these golden fried slices with tomato sauce and mozzarella, or serve as is for a delicious side.
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You'll find blintzes in American Jewish delis and all over central European countries like Poland and Slovakia. They're enjoyed on Hanukkah in honor of Judith, a Jewish widow who slayed the Assyrian king after feeding him lots of cheese and wine.
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Jews in Tuscany have a fried chicken dish made just for Hanukkah that starts with marinating the chicken with lemon and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.