Chickpea and Chilli 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
• 12-34 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 12-34 teaspoon ground coriander
• 12-34 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

1. 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.
2. Drain them thoroughly and in a large bowl mash the chickpeas to a pulp (not puree - the chickpeas should still have their texture).
3. 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.
4. Then add in the ground spices and fry for another 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and add them to the mashed chickpeas.
6. Add in the lemon juice, yoghurt and chopped coriander, season well and give it all a good mix.
7. When the mixture is cool enough to handle, form into 12 patties, they should be about 1/2 inch thick.
8. Coat each first with the beaten egg then the breadcrumbs.
9. 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.
10. Drain well on kitchen paper and serve immediately.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chickpea-and-chilli-cutlets-228245 (may not work)