Vegetable Patties With Peanut Sauce



	Vegetable Patties With Peanut Sauce main dish, vegetarian, sauces, asian 3/4 cup yellow split peas, soaked 1 1/2 cup water 1 cup chopped onions 2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup wholewheat breadcrumbs 4 tablespoon safflower oil 1 each southeast asian peanut sauce Drain peas & rinse well. Place in medium pot with water & 1/2 cup of chopped onion. Stir in garlic, cumin, ginger, cayenne & salt. Bring to a boil & simmer for 30 minutes, till all the liquid is absorbed. Cool slightly. In a blender, combine the peas with the remaining onions, pepper & cilantro. Puree for 1 minute. Transfer to a mixing bowl & add lemon juice & bread crumbs. Mix well. If too dry, add a little water. Shape into 8 patties. Heat 2 tb oil in a medium skillet. Cook the patties for 7 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with peanut sauce.