Sweet Potato And Chickpea Patties

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 500 g sweet potatoes, i prefer the orange fleshed one
• 420 g chickpeas, canned, drained, rinsed
• 1/3 cup couscous
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• salt and pepper
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mango chutney
• 4 cups salad leaves, to serve

Recipe

• 1 place sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate in a single layer, cover and microwave on high for about 4 minutes or until just tender.
• 2 transfer to a bowl, add chickpeas and mash until almost smooth.
• 3 add the couscous, garam masala, garlic, egg salt and pepper.
• 4 using damp hands, form into 8 patties about 3/4 inch thick.
• 5 heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook patties 3-4 minutes each side or until golden and heated through.
• 6 combine yoghurt and chutney in a small bowl. serve patties with mango yoghurt and salad leaves.