3/4 c Yellow split peas, soaked
1 1/2 c Water
1 c Chopped onions
2 ts Chopped garlic
1/2 tb Minced ginger
1/2 ts Cumin
1/4 ts Cayenne
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper
1/2 c Chopped cilantro
1 ts Fresh lemon juice
1/2 c Wholewheat breadcrumbs
4 tb Safflower oil
1 ea Southeast Asian peanut sauce
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.