Cumin Pea And Bulgur Fritters With Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Cook frozen green peas in a boiling water for a few minutes (until they float) and drain. If you are using fresh peas, simply wash them and drain. Puree them in a food processor and set aside to cool. Boil 2 cups of water in a pot and add bulgur wheat. Stir for 1 minute, bring the heat down to low and cover to simmer gently for 14-15 minutes. When bulgur wheat is cooked and all the water has been absorbed, remove from the heat and mix with pea puree in a bowl. Leave it to cool for a few minutes.
Season the mixture with cumin, ground black pepper and garlic powder. Taste and add a little pinch of salt to your liking. Stir in semolina to bind everything together. Shape the mixture into a 4-5cm diameter and 1.5cm thick round patties. You should have minimum of 24 patties in total. Place them in a fridge to set for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare lemon yogurt sauce and set aside. Finely chop and deseed red chili then set aside separately.
Add olive oil in a medium heat non-stick pan. Gently place the patties (add a little more oil if necessary), making sure they don't burn. I divided my patties into 3 batches, so used 2 tablespoons of oil per batch. It should take about 2-3 minutes on each side to cook to golden and crispy. When they are ready remove from the heat, place onto paper towel and gently pat down.
After cooling the fritters for a few minutes plate them with lemon yogurt sauce and red chili garnish.