Quinoa Peas and Mint Cake

Quinoa is a wonderful and super healthy grain that packs in a lot of fibre and protein. Extremely versatile, try these delicious kabab style cakes. You can use sweet potato or regular potato instead of the peas. Serve with a tangy and fresh red pepper salsa (http://sparrow-in-the-kitchen.blogspot.in/2012/01/red-bell-pepper-salsa.html)


Ingredients (makes 10 small cakes)

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1 garlic pod
1 tablespoon olive oil , plus extra for shallow frying
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup chopped mint
1/2 cup boiled peas
2 tablespoons cornflour
1/2 teaspoon amchoor
Breadcrumbs, to coat
Salt to taste

1. In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add the whole garlic clove and fry. Remove from oil. Keep aside
2. Roast the quinoa in the oil for 3-4 minutes till golden brown
3. Add the water and about 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce flame and cover the saucepan. Cook for about twenty minutes or till all the water is absorbed.Keep covered with lid for another five minutes.
4. Mash the peas roughly with a fork and add to the quinoa with all the remaining ingredients (chop the garlic clove from step 1 and add to the mixture )
5. Shape into cakes (as big or small as preferred) and coat with breadcrumbs
6. Shallow fry in olive oil on a non stick pan till brown on both sides. Serve with red pepper salsa