Spicy Soybean Patties With Mint

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Recipe by chef madhur jaffrey's world vegetarian". submitted for safe keeping. Prep time is approximate."

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Steps

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Mash the cooked soybeans in a bowl until paste-like.

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Add the rice , mix well , and set aside.

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Put 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan and set over high heat.

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When hot , put in the green onion , ginger , garlic , carrot , and jalapenos.

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Stir and fry for 3 - 4 minutes , or until very lightly browned.

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Empty the contents of the frying pan into the bowl with the soybeans and rice.

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Add the cilantro , mint , garam masala , cayenne , salt , and pepper to taste.

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Mix well and taste for seasonings , adding more of anything you like.

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Add the egg and breadcrumbs , and mix well.

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The mixture should be firm enough to form into balls or patties.

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Add a little more bread crumbs if necessary.

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Divide the mixture into 16 parts and form patties , about 3 inches in diameter.

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Heat 3 tablespoons of the remaining oil in a large , preferably nonstick frying pan , over medium - high heat.

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When hot , lay in as many patties as the pan will hold easily in a single uncrowded layer.

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Fry them .

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Ingredients

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soybeans, white rice, peanut oil, green onions, gingerroot, garlic cloves, carrot, jalapeno chile, cilantro, mint, garam masala, cayenne, salt, fresh ground black pepper, egg, breadcrumbs