Name: Chickpea Patties with Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients: Chickpea Patties; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1/2 - 1 tsp. garam masala; 1/16 teaspoon cayenne; Salt & pepper to taste; 15- oz. canned chickpeas drained (rinsed and mashed with a fork or food processor); 1/2 cup Panko or white bread crumbs; 1 green onion (white and green parts, chopped fine); 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro; Light film of oil (for frying); ; Tzatziki Sauce (Cucumber-Yogurt); 1/2 cucumber (peeled, cored, seeded and grated); 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 6 Tbs. Greek yogurt; 1 green onion (white and green parts, chopped fine); 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro; Salt & pepper to taste; ; Place the grated cucumber in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with salt. Let drain for 10 minutes. Remove to bowl and stir in the remaining sauce ingredients.;

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Chickpea Patties with Tzatziki Sauce

You won't miss the meat with this moist and tasty chickpea (garbanzo) patty. The Greek-style Tzatziki Sauce is made with shredded cucumber and yogurt. Great with pita or as a dip.

Course Vegetable

Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Chickpea Patties
1 large egg
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 - 1 tsp. garam masala
1/16 teaspoon cayenne
Salt & pepper to taste
15- oz. canned chickpeas drained rinsed and mashed with a fork or food processor
1/2 cup Panko or white bread crumbs
1 green onion white and green parts, chopped fine
1 Tbs. chopped cilantro
Light film of oil for frying
Tzatziki Sauce Cucumber-Yogurt
1/2 cucumber peeled, cored, seeded and grated
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
6 Tbs. Greek yogurt
1 green onion white and green parts, chopped fine
1 Tbs. chopped cilantro
Salt & pepper to taste
Place the grated cucumber in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with salt. Let drain for 10 minutes. Remove to bowl and stir in the remaining sauce ingredients.

Instructions

Whisk the egg, then whisk in the yogurt, olive oil, spices and seasoning. Stir in the mashed chickpeas, Panko (or bread crumbs), green onion and cilantro, combining without overworking. Form four patties, compressing just enough to hold it together.
In a large skillet, heat oil on medium, add the chickpea patties and cook without moving for four to five minutes per side or until golden.
Serve immediately with Tzatziki Sauce on the side. Makes 4 medium-size patties.