Bambara Nut And Hemp Slider

Ingredients

• 1 cup bambara bean (salted, boiled and drained)
• 2 tablespoons ground hemp seed
• 2 medium sweet potatoes (cooked and mashed)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 3 teaspoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons plain low –fat yoghurt
• salt and pepper to taste
• flour to coat slider /patties to be fried
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

1. place all ingredients in a food processor and blend to a thick, smooth consistency.
2. divide into 6-8 equal portions and shape into sliders or patties
3. coat in dry flour.
4. gently shallow fry in oil till golden brown.
5. alternative: baking: place the prepared balls on an oven tray and lightly brush with olive oil. bake at 150°c for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6. alternative: air-frying: place the prepared balls in the air-fryer and lightly brush with olive oil. air-fry at 160°c for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown
7. serve with a roti wrap and salsa.
8. to make the salsa: finely chopped bell peppers (¼ each), 1 plum tomato, 1 baby onion and 1 jalapeno. mix with 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt and sugar to taste).