MEAT PATTIES

MEAT  PATTIES:

INGREDIENTS:

2 potatoes, diced
2  cardamom pods
1 large onion, chopped
250 g veal or lamb mince
2-3  fresh red or green chillies, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 bunch fresh coriander, leaves removed and chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten 
Salt 
Vegetable oil for shallow - frying

METHOD:

• Place potatoes and cardmom pods in a saucepan , add just enough water to cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
• Add onion and mince and cook for 5 minutes longer. Drain off excess liquid, remove cardamom pods and set potato and meat mixture aside to cool for 15 minutes. Add chillies, cumin seeds, coriander, ginger, garlic,egg and salt to taste to potato and meat mixture and mash to combine. From mixture into patties.
• Heat 2.5 cm /l  in oil in a large frying pan and shallow - fry patties for 3-4  minutes each side or until golden. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper and serve immediately.

NOTES  - The pattie mixture will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
( makes 20 )

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