Chickpea-Spinach Sandwich and Cutlets
 
 
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Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
  • Chickpeas, cooked- 1½ cups
  • Garlic cloves- 2
  • Fresh spinach leaves- 1 cup
  • Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
  • Cumin powder- ½ tsp (or 1 tsp cumin seeds)
  • Paprika- 1 tsp
  • Garam masala- ½ tsp
  • Ground black pepper- ¼ tsp
  • Bread crumbs- ½ cup
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Green onions, chopped- 2 tbsp
Instructions
  1. To a food processor, add the chickpeas & other ingredients except green onions.
  2. Grind to a coarse mixture, don't make into a smooth paste.
  3. Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl.
  4. Add chopped green onions & combine well.
  5. Taste and adjust the spice and salt according to your needs.
  6. Make medium-sized patties out of the ground mixture.
  7. If the patties are very moist, add ¼ cup more bread crumbs.
  8. Place a non-stick pan over medium heat, add some oil for pan frying.
  9. Place the patties on the pan and cook till both sides turn golden brown.
  10. Be gentle while flipping over the patties otherwise it can break apart.
  11. Transfer to a kitchen paper towel.
  12. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce or with tomato ketchup.
  13. You can also make sandwich with the cutlets.
Assembling the sandwich
  1. Toast the slices of bread. I used rye bread.
  2. Smear the slices of bread with mayonnaise or any sauce.
  3. Place the chickpea and spinach cutlet between the slices of bread, also place a few spinach leaves on the bread, and make into a sandwich.
  4. Enjoy this healthy sandwich.
Notes
Don't make the chickpea-spinach mixture too moist, add more of the bread crumbs if it's moist.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/pan-fried-chickpea-spinach-cutlets-healthy-sandwich/