Chickpea Patties

Preparation: 20 mins (+ 5-6 hrs chilling)
Cooking: 30 mins
Serves: 4 - makes 12 patties
SW Info: free on Green

Ingredients

• 400g can chickpeas, drained
• 1 onion, peeled and very finely chopped
• 200g (7oz) freshly mashed potato
• 2 tsp mild chilli powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 small egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp roasted coriander seeds, crushed
• 2 tsp roasted cumin seeds, crushed
• 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
• salt

Method

1. Place the chickpeas and onion in a food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes or until roughly mashed. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the potatoes, chilli powder, turmeric, egg, roasted coriander and cumin seeds and the chopped hebs. Season well with salt, cover and chill in the fridge for 5-6 hours or overnight
2. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Divide the chickpea mixture into 12 portions and shape each one into a flat cake or patty
3. Place the patties on a baking tray lined with parchment. Spray with Fry Light and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through. Serve immediately with homemade raita or chutney.

From Slimming World Curry Feast book