Chickpea and Chilli Cutlets

Name: Chickpea and Chilli Cutlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 patties, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 225 g chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained; 2 tablespoons flavourless oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 green chilies, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1/2-3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 -2 tablespoon yoghurt; 3 -4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; salt; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3 -4 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2 -3 tablespoons flavourless oil

Submitted by AaliyahsAaronsMum

"These little cakes are good served with some plain yoghurt or coriander chutney. Cooking time indicated does not include chickpeas cooking time."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 16
Yields:: 12 patties
Serves:: 4

ingredients

For the cutlets
225 g chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
2 tablespoons flavourless oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, deseeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
¹⁄₂ - ³⁄₄ teaspoon turmeric powder
¹⁄₂ - ³⁄₄ teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₂ - ³⁄₄ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon yoghurt
3 -4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
salt
For frying
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 -4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 -3 tablespoons flavourless oil

directions

Put the drained chickpeas in a saucepan and enough water to cover them and bring to boil, cover and simmer for about an hour till they are absolutely tender.
Drain them thoroughly and in a large bowl mash the chickpeas to a pulp (not puree - the chickpeas should still have their texture).
Add the oil in a saucepan and gently fry the onion, green chillies, garlic and ginger until softened but not browned, about 5-6 minutes.
Then add in the ground spices and fry for another 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add them to the mashed chickpeas.
Add in the lemon juice, yoghurt and chopped coriander, season well and give it all a good mix.
When the mixture is cool enough to handle, form into 12 patties, they should be about ½ inch thick.
Coat each first with the beaten egg then the breadcrumbs.
Heat the oil for frying in a pan and when hot, fry the patties to a golden-brown colour, takes about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Drain well on kitchen paper and serve immediately.

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These are definitely 5 stars for flavor. I couldn't get them to stick together, probably because I made them too big. Anyway, I sprinkled the breadcrumbs on top and baked them for 20 minutes, and that worked just fine. We loved the taste!

Maito

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