Black-eyed Beans/Peas Patty

A patty packed with Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium and Calcium, made of Black-eyed beans/peas. Healthy with lots of nutrition for the whole family, specially for your kids. I have added a lot of flavor and texture to the beans using different spices and ingredients. Enjoy this patty as a snack and eat it with your choice of chutney or sauce and/or use it in a burger or bread with added condiments.

The only prep I did with this recipe is to overnight soak 1 cup of black-eyed beans/peas in 2 cups of water. Below are the steps and the ingredients, I used to prepare this power packed patty.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Serving: Makes 8-10 small to medium size patties

Ingredients for the patty:
1 cup overnight soaked black-eyed beans/peas in 2 cups of water
1 small onion - finely chopped
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilly powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
salt to taste
handful finely chopped fresh cilantro
2- 3 green chilies - finely chopped/to taste
1 inch ginger - grated
2 cloves of garlic - grated or finely chopped
1 tbsp oil to cook the patties
salt to taste

Steps: 

1. Pressure cook overnight soaked black-eyed beans in 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water or till 3-4 whistles. The beans need to be 3/4th way cooked. (this will give beans some texture).
2. Strain the beans. Keep 1 tbsp of water the beans were cooked in. (You don't want beans to be super dry or with too much water, otherwise it will loose the texture.).
3. With help of potato masher, mash the beans and add all the dry spices except the turmeric.
4. Now in a pan on medium heat in 1 tsp oil cook onions, garlic and ginger with 1 tsp turmeric powder along with green chilies.(I am not really looking to cook these through.) Saute for 1-2 minutes and turn off the heat. Add this mixture to the beans along with salt to taste and cilantro. Mix well.
5. Form patties and add them to a pan on medium heat with a little oil.
   
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes or till crispy on each side.
   
7. Cook 3-4 patty at a time in 2 batches, for them to be evenly cooked. This is what they will look like once done.
   
8. Once cooked you can serve it as a snack or appetizer with your choice of chutney or ketchup.
9. You can also roll it in a wrap with Greek yogurt sauce, lettuce and tomatoes OR you can add it to a burger or bread and eat it in a sandwich.

Well liked by my daughter. I am happy that she is getting all the nutrition needed through this patty with lots of amazing flavors. Enjoy the recipe and don't forget to leave your comments.