Veggie Patties

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups gram flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro or parsley
• 1 cup corn kernel
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the seasonings with the chick pea flour.

2. 2

   Slowly mix in the water, working well to remove all lumps.

3. 3

   Stir in the vegetables.

4. 4

   It is best to let the batter sit for 1 hour or more, although they can be cooked at once.

5. 5

   Heat a tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, and spoon in the batter to form patties.

6. 6

   Fry until browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Do two or three at a time.

8. 8

   Add 1 tbsp more oil for the second batch.

9. 9

   These are nice served with tamarind sauce or even a steak sauce like H.P.