Recipe: How to make Black Eyed Peas Patty

Low on fat and high on fibre, this easy-to-make snack recipe is sure to delight you.

Toronto-based Rediff reader Ameeta Gidwani shares the low fat recipe of black eyed peas patty.

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Black eyed peas are low fat, low on calories and have high fibre content.

Half cup of these peas is generally less than 100 calories and contains about 1 gram of fat, says Toronto-based Rediff reader Ameeta Gidwani.

Additionally, high-fibre foods keep you feeling full since they are digested slowly which is important to keep your weight under check, she adds.

Black eyed peas are also a great source of potassium, protein and iron.

Here's the recipe for Black Eyed Peas Patty:

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked black eyed peas
• 1 small potato boiled
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup powdered oats
• 3 tsp taco sauce
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp taco seasoning
• 1 small onion diced
• A dash of Siracha sauce (optional)
• 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Method

• Pan fry the onions with a few drops of oil till they turn brown and keep them aside to cool.
• In a bowl add the cooked black eyed peas and roughly mash them.
• Add potato, garlic, cilantro, caramelised onions (fried onions set aside), taco sauce, taco seasoning, red chilli powder, lemon juice, powdered oats, salt and mix well.
• Oil your hands and make patties of desired shape and size. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
• Heat a skillet and pan fry the patty till they turn brown and crisp.
• Serve with warm burger buns and condiments of your choice.

Notes

• If you're using dry black eyed peas, soak them overnight and pressure cook for about 3 whistles.
• If you're using canned black eyed peas, remember they already have sodium. Add salt accordingly.

Photograph: Ameeta Gidwani

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