Chickpea And Coriander Cakes Food

CHICKPEA & CORIANDER BURGERS

Steps:

• In a food processor, whizz the chickpeas, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, half the coriander, the egg and some seasoning. Scrape into a bowl and mix with 80g of the breadcrumbs and the diced onions. Form 4 burgers, press remaining breadcrumbs onto both sides and chill for at least 10 mins.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot. Fry the burgers for 4 mins each side, keeping the heat on medium so they don't burn. To serve, slice each bun and fill with a slice of tomato, a burger, a few red onion slices, some cucumber slices, a dollop of chilli sauce and the remaining coriander.

CHICKPEA CAKES

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, followed by the onion. Saute for 5 minutes, until soft, then add the garlic, jalapeño, coriander, cumin, mint, turmeric, and cayenne, and sauté for 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the chickpeas. Let cool.
• Put the mixture in a food processor and pulse until the chickpeas are broken down, but the mixture still has texture. Fold in the salt, egg, and 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs. Refrigerate the mixture for 20 minutes so it can firm up and cool completely, making it easier to form into patties.
• Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of bread crumbs onto a plate. Form 3 tablespoons of the mixture into a ball. Flatten the ball against your palm, shaping it into a cake. Dredge the cake in the bread crumbs. Heat a skillet with 1/4 inch of olive oil. When the oil is hot, drop in several cakes and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a wire cooling rack. If you prefer to bake the cakes, preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the cakes on an oiled, parchment-lined baking sheet and brush each one with a little olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for 5 minutes, or until the cakes are brown on top and crisp. Serve hot.

CHICKPEA PANCAKE

Steps:

• Blend 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup chickpea flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender. Let rest 15 minutes, then skim off the foam. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over high heat. Pour in the batter and cook until the bottom is set, 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and crushed coriander and cumin seeds. Bake at 425 degrees F until the pancake springs back when pressed, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky salt.

FRAGRANT CHICKEN CURRY WITH CHICK PEAS

Steps:

• Tip the onions, garlic, ginger, ground spices, chilli and half the coriander into a food processor. Add 1 teaspoon salt and blend to a purée. Tip the mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Crumble in the stock cube, add the boiling water and return to the boil. Add the chicken, stir, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
• Chop the remaining coriander, reserve 2 tablespoons, then stir the remainder into the curry with the chickpeas. Heat through and divide between four bowls. Sprinkle with the reserved coriander and spoon over the yogurt, then serve with basmati rice, naan bread or poppadums.

CHICKPEA SOUP WITH CORIANDER & LIME

Steps:

• Cream together the butter, fresh coriander, lime zest and seasoning. Spoon onto greaseproof paper and roll up into a sausage shape. Place in the freezer.
• Heat oil in a pan, then fry onion for 2-3 mins until softened. Add pepper, garlic and 1 chilli. Cook for 2-3 mins, stirring, then add ground coriander and cumin and cook for a further min.
• Stir in chickpeas and stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins. Whizz with a hand blender until smooth. Return to the pan to heat through. Stir in the lime juice, then season. Serve topped with a slice of the butter, remaining chilli and fresh coriander. Serve with warm pitta bread.

CHICKPEA AND CORIANDER CAKES

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process the chick-peas until smooth.
• Add the garlic, scallions, cumin and ground coriander.
• Process again until well combined.
• Spoon the mixture into a bowl and stir in the chili, fresh cilantro, egg and flour. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. If the mixture is very soft add a little more flour.
• Chill about 30 minutes to firm the mixture.
• **To make cucumber and yogurt dip, place cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and leave to drain 30 minutes.
• Pat dry with paper towels and place in a bowl.
• Stir in the yogurt and garlic and season with pepper.***(bottom of directions for dip recipe)
• With floured hands, shape the chick-pea mixture into 12 cakes.
• In a skillet, heat the oil and fry the cakes 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with the dip.
• Makes 4 servings.
• ****Cucumber & Yogurt Dip*****.
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced.
• 2/3 cup Greek yogurt.
• 1 clove garlic, crushed.