black eyed peas cutlet

I adopted this recipe from paula deen of food network. It is definitely a healthy snack and could be made with just the ingredients we have in the pantry. I am very fond of black eyed peas, i use them in many of my dishes like- sambar, curry, snack(sauteing it with some oil and chillies) and of course these cutlets.

These cutlets are very soft and must be handled with gentle care.

Makes about 10 cutlets.

Ingredients:

• Black eyed peas(alasandu)- 1 cup(uncooked)
• Medium green bell pepper(capscium)- 1
• small onion-1
• garlic cloves-2
• all purpose flour(maida)-few teaspoons
• crushed black pepper- 1/4 tsp
• Red chillie powder- 1tsp
• cilantro

Procedure:

• The black eyed peas have a thinner skin, no presoaking is required before cooking. Pressure cook the black eyed peas, it should be soft but still hold its shape.
• Drain the water and squeeze the peas just a little.
• Now add finely chopped green bell pepper, onion, garlic, red and black pepper, cilantro and salt.
• Mix it well, taste and re-season accordingly.
• Now make a pattie, dust both sides of the pattie with all purpose flour(maida).
• Take a non stick pan, add few teaspoons of oil and cook the pattie for three minutes on each side.
• Serve with some tomato ketchup or maggi hot & sweet tomato sauce.
• These cutlets are little soft immediately after cooking. If you prefer it little firm, just leave the cutlets for few minutes and then serve it.