Green Split Peas Burgers

Ingredients:

500 g green split peas, soaked overnight and drained
3 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chinese parsley/coriander/cilantro, finely chopped
5 dried red chili, soaked, drained, deseeded and finely chopped
3 tsp chinese five spice powder
3 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp black pepper powder
4 tsp salt
1/2 cup bread crumbs for coating
oil for pan-frying

Method:

With blender, blend split peas and onion.

In a large bowl, mix blended split peas, onion, parsley, chili, five spice powder, garlic powder, black pepper powder and salt, mash to incorporate.

In a shallow pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over moderate heat.

Scoop up split peas paste, form into ball and coat with a layer of bread crumbs.

Drop on pan, press-on firmly and shape into burger with spatula, pan-fry for few minutes and turn over for another sides.

Turn and press-on firmly with spatula occasionally till browned on both sides.

Serve on bread slices with salad or just as they are.