1 1/2 cup cooked chickpea
3/4 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup frozen cauliflower
1 1/4 cup of quick cooking plain oats cooked in the microwave in 1 1/4 cup of water
1 cup cream of wheat/semolina (rava)
3 tbsp cooked barley
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (optional)
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp chili powder ( or according to taste)
1 tsp ground ginger paste
1 tsp green chili paste (optional)
salt to taste
a little extra virgin olive oil (or any other oil) to shallow fry the patties
a little wheat flour or chick pea flour if required
Mash the cooked chickpea with a potato masher or in a processor until grainy,it does not need to get smooth like hummus.Do not add water to this,if using canned chickpeas be sure to drain out all the liquid.
Cook the frozen peas and cauliflower in the microwave for about 5 to 6 minutes until soft without water
Cook the quick oats in water for a minute in the microwave.
Mix together the mashed chickpea, the cooked vegetables and the oats in a large bowl.
Add the cumin powder,the coriander powder,the salt,the chili powder ,the chili paste,the ground ginger paste,the turmeric powder and mix well.
Add the cream of wheat (rava) and the cooked barley to this and mix well.
Mash the cooked chickpea with a potato masher or in a processor until grainy,it does not need to get smooth like hummus.Do not add water to this,if using canned chickpeas be sure to drain out all the liquid.
Cook the frozen peas and cauliflower in the microwave for about 5 to 6 minutes until soft without water
Cook the quick oats in water for a minute in the microwave.
Mix together the mashed chickpea, the cooked vegetables and the oats in a large bowl.
Add the cumin powder,the coriander powder,the salt,the chili powder ,the chili paste,the ground ginger paste,the turmeric powder and mix well.
Add the cream of wheat (rava) and the cooked barley to this and mix well.
If the mixture is too soft and difficult to handle a little wheat flour or chick pea flour to make the mixture a little firmer.
Shape into large balls and flatten (use some all purpose flour or rice flour to aid this process if required ) ( I did not use flour as I was able to form the cutlet without the flour)
Heat a tawa/griddle and place the cutlet on it and cook on medium heat adding a few drops of olive oil to each side.
Serve hot with cilantro/ coriander chutney or use to make veggie burgers or as a filling in a sandwich.
Variations:
Instead of cauliflower you can use mixed vegetables like carrots,beans, potatoes etc too.
Notes
In case you use fresh vegetables instead of frozen remember to add just the required amount of water and to cook until the water evaporates.
In case the mixture feels too soft, place it in a heavy bottomed pan and heat for a few minutes on low heat until all the excess moisture evaporates cool slightly then shape the patties or as I mentioned in the recipe use a little wheat flour or chick pea flour to make the mixture firmer.
Shape into large balls and flatten (use some all purpose flour or rice flour to aid this process if required ) ( I did not use flour as I was able to form the cutlet without the flour)
Heat a tawa/griddle and place the cutlet on it and cook on medium heat adding a few drops of olive oil to each side.
Serve hot with cilantro/ coriander chutney or use to make veggie burgers or as a filling in a sandwich.
Variations:
Instead of cauliflower you can use mixed vegetables like carrots,beans, potatoes etc too.
Notes
In case you use fresh vegetables instead of frozen remember to add just the required amount of water and to cook until the water evaporates.
In case the mixture feels too soft, place it in a heavy bottomed pan and heat for a few minutes on low heat until all the excess moisture evaporates cool slightly then shape the patties or as I mentioned in the recipe use a little wheat flour or chick pea flour to make the mixture firmer.
