Name: Chickpea and Kumara Koftas
Prep time: 10
Total time: 20
Yield: 8 patties
Ingredients: 1 medium sized kumara 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or tinned) 2 spring onions, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp lemon juice black pepper to taste 6 tbsp flour 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) oil for frying

Chickpea and Kumara Koftas

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Koftas are Persian in origin and the name covers a range of dishes using ground ingredients, in this case a kumara and chickpea patty.

Submitted by Jodi

	Cook Time	20
	Prep Time	10
	Servings	8 patties

Ingredients

1 medium sized kumara
2 cups cooked chickpeas (or tinned)
2 spring onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
black pepper to taste
6 tbsp flour
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
oil for frying

Method

Preparation Instructions

Peel and cube the kumara and steam, boil or microwave until tender. Put all ingredients, except for the flour and peas, into a food processor and puree. Mix in the flour and add the peas.

Cooking Instructions

Form patties and fry on both sides till golden brown.

Serving Instructions

These koftas are lovely served with chutney, aioli or tzasiki dips.