Potato And Cilantro Patties Recipe

Name: Potato And Cilantro Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup dried yellow split peas, rinsed; 3 large potatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup chickpea flour or all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup tikka masala paste; 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus additional mint leaves for salad; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 None tomatoes, sliced; 1 small red onion, sliced; None None FOR THE TAMARIND SAUCE; 1/3 cup tamarind concentrate; 2-3 tbsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar; 2 tsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp ground cumin

Servings: persons

1/3 cup dried yellow split peas, rinsed
3 large potatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chickpea flour or all-purpose flour
1/3 cup tikka masala paste
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus additional mint leaves for salad
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 None tomatoes, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
None None FOR THE TAMARIND SAUCE
1/3 cup tamarind concentrate
2-3 tbsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp ground cumin

1
Soak split peas in water for 40 mins. Drain. Place in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 mins, until just tender. Drain.
2
Bring potatoes and water to cover to a boil in a medium saucepan on high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-12 mins, until tender. Drain, mash and cool.
3
For the tamarind sauce, place all ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
4
Mix split peas, potatoes, flour, paste, mint, cilantro and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season. Shape into 30 balls. Flatten slightly.
5
Heat oil in a medium skillet on medium-high heat. Cook patties in batches for 1-2 mins each side, until browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce and combined tomato, onion and mint leaves.

480

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup dried yellow split peas, rinsed, 3 large potatoes, chopped, 1/2 cup chickpea flour or all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup tikka masala paste, and more.

Yes, Potato And Cilantro Patties falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Potato And Cilantro Patties

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Variations & substitutions

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