In a mixing bowl, beat together egg and milk. Beat in flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and white sugar until smooth.  Heat about 1 inch cooking oil in frying pan to 375º.  Pour 1/2 cup batter through funnel into oil with a circular motion to form aspiral. Fry until lightly brown; turn over to brown the other side. Cook togolden brown, and remove to drain on paper towels. Sprinkle withconfectioner's sugar while still warm.