Filet with chickpea patties

MINT YOGURT, NECTARINE CHUTNEY

If you’re looking for ways to increase your protein intake without sacrificing on flavor (or time), this little recipe has you covered. Chickpea patties are in essence a “1:1 flour to water kinda thing,” with spices and veg being a subjective game. So take this recipe as a loose inspiration, if you will. The mint-yogurt complements the savoury profile of the filet and chickpeas, adding freshness with each bite, and as if the flavor profile wasn’t exciting enough, the apricot-chutney just kills it with the perfect storm of sweet and juicy. HYPE!!!

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Serves 3

INGREDIENTS

Chickpea Flour Batter:
• 1/2 cup of chickpea flour
• 1/2 cup of rice flour
• 3/4 cup of water
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional if you want an Indian twist)
• 1/2 tsp of black salt

Sautéed Veggies:
• 3/4 cup of zucchini, roughly chopped into bit sized cubes
• 3/4 cup of eggplant, chopped into bite sized cubes
• 3/4 cup of mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 3/4 cup of chopped leeks
• 1/4 tsp of coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• A dash of black pepper
(Some other veggies that i love putting in there: cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, spinach, ramps/wild garlic, red pepper, Chinese cabbage.. 😌)

Mint-Yogurt:
• 1.5 heaping cups of fresh mint leaves, no stems
• 1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
• 1 cup + 1 tbsp of a thick unsweetened yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp of cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/4 cup water

Apricot-mango chutney:
• 1 cup of nectarine chopped into bite sized pieces.
• 1 cup apple chopped into bite sized pieces
• 1 cup of mango chopped into bite sized pieces (I used frozen mango)
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1 tbsp of sugar
• 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp of red pepper corns
• 1/4 tsp of cardamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp of minced ginger

METHOD

For the batter:

1. Combine all dry batter ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Then, add water and mix well. Set aside.

For the sautéed veggies:

1. Heat a non-stick pan. Add the spices to the pan and allow them to toast until fragrant.

2. Next, add a dash of oil to the pan and the eggplant. Toss the eggplant in oil, add a dash of salt, and then cover. After about 3 minutes, toss the eggplant again, then cover for another 3 minutes.

3. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, and leeks to the pan, along with another dash of salt. Toss the veggies, then cover and cook for another 2 minutes. Afterward, toss the veggies again, remove the cover, and sauté them for another few minutes until they’re completely cooked.

4. When the veggies are done sautéing, add them to the batter.

Making the veggie pancakes:

1. Next, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a dash of oil. When the oil is hot, scoop approximately 1/4-1/2 cup of pancake batter onto the pan and spread it out evenly. Cook the pancake on medium heat for around 3 minutes on each side, until each side is beautifully browned.

Make as many pancakes as you want with your batter. You can make big ones or small ones, depending on your preference.

For the mint chutney:

1. Add mint leaves, garlic, ginger, cumin and 1 tbsp of yogurt to a food processor or small blender. Blend everything until the mix is as smooth as possible. If the mix is having trouble blending, add a dash of water. (Be careful not to over-blend the mix. If mint is over-blended it becomes bitter.)

2. In a small bowl add the rest of the yogurt, lemon juice and add the blended mint mix to the rest of the yogurt. Add some more salt and a dash of pepper, if you wish.

Fruit Chutney Recipe:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for approximately 35 minutes, or until the cooked fruit has a jam-like consistency. This chutney is delicious wether served hot or cold.