Spiced Chickpea Patties Recipe

Spiced Chickpea Patties are a delicious and flavourful vegetarian option, made with chickpeas and aromatic spices. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re perfect for a light meal or as a snack.

Ingredients

• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 3cm piece of ginger, peeled & grated
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
• 1 teasp garam masala
• 2 x 400g cans of chickpeas, rinsed & drained
• 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Method

1. Light spray of oil into non-stick frying pan and heat over medium heat. Stir in onion, ginger, garlic & garam masala until onion softens (approx 5 mins). Set aside to cool.
2. Add onion mixture, chickpeas, coriander & egg to a food processor until almost smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir breadcrumbs through. Shape mixture into 8 flattish patties approx 1.5cm thick. Arrange on a plate and set aside in fridge to firm up.
3. Light spray of oil into non-stick frying pan and heat over medium heat. Cook patties in batches, turning every few minutes until golden brown on both sides.
4. Serve 2 patties with a big helping of Tri-Colour Coleslaw.