Spicy Bean Burgers

Spicy black eye bean burgers with yogurt mint dressing.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 chili, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 cup black eye beans, drained (1 can)
• 1 medium egg
• 50 g bread crumbs
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 container yogurt, low fat
• 1 tbsp mint sauce

Directions

1. Fry the onions, garlic, red chili (flakes or chopped chili) and cumin seeds in oil until the onion softens, Remove from heat.
2. Drain the beans and mash in a blender, or by hand. Add the egg, breadcrumbs, chili powder and the onion mix, and mix well and season.
3. Shape into 4 small burgers. Ideally leave in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4. When ready to serve, fry off burgers in pan of oil on both sides until brown.
5. Serve with a mint and yogurt dressing (mix up some mint sauce with some yogurt) and also a large helping of salad.