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Spinach and Split Pea Patties
Packed with protein, these fried patties are perfect as a side but hearty enough to stand on their own as the main dish.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow split peas soaked overnight
1 Tsp chopped garlic
Minced hot pepper to taste
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tsp cornstarch
2 tsp ground cumin or garam masala
1/4 cup water
2 packed cups finely chopped spinach (fresh)
2 Tsp chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Directions
1. Drain peas and rinse a few times until the water runs clear. Drain well and then add to a food processor along with garlic and pepper. Puree until the mixture is a fine grainy paste. Set aside.
2. Add flour, baking powder, cornstarch, cumin or garam masala to a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
3. Transfer the pea mixture along with the water to the flour mixture and stir to incorporate.
4. Add and mix in spinach, cilantro and salt to taste to the flour-pea mixture. Mix thoroughly. Cover and set aside to rest for 1 hour.
5. Rub a little oil on your hands and take a little of the mixture at a time, about the size of a golf ball or larger, and shape into 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick disks. Repeat until all the patties are shaped. The mixture will be moist, don’t worry about that.
6. Heat oil on medium heat and fry in batches until browned on both sides. Total cooking time take about 4 – 5 minutes per batch depending on how thick you make them.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm as is or with a salsa or chutney or pepper sauce.
Source: About.com