Vegetable Patties With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

3/4 c split peas
1 1/2 c water
1 c onions
2 ts garlic
1/2 tb ginger
1/2 ts cumin
1/4 ts cayenne
1/2 ts salt
1/2 ts black pepper
1/2 c cilantro
1 ts lemon juice
1/2 c wholewheat breadcrumbs
4 tb safflower oil
1 southeast asian peanut sauce

Instructions

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.