Millet Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3/4 cup millet
• 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp cornstarch ((or potato starch))
• 1/2 cup peas ((canned))
• 1/2 cup corn ((fresh or canned), optional)
• 2 flax eggs ((2 tbsp ground flax seeds mixed with 5 tbsp water))
• 3 tbsp oil ((divided))
• 1 pinch of ground cumin
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups peas (cooked from frozen or canned )
• 1 cup light coconut milk (or full fat (*see notes))
• 1 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp starch ((e.g. potato starch or cornstarch))
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Millet Fritters ---

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet/frying pan, stir in the diced onion and minced garlic and fry for 4-5 minutes over medium heat

3. 3

   Rinse millet a few times with tap water and drain. Add it to the onion/garlic mixture, and stir for about 2 minutes

4. 4

   Add vegetable broth to the millet, and cook on low heat with a lid on until the broth is absorbed (about 20 minutes)

5. 5

   Meanwhile, make the flax eggs: Combine 2 tbsp ground flax seeds with 5 tbsp water, mix with a whisk and set aside for 5 minutes

6. 6

   Add starch, flax eggs, corn, and peas into a medium-sized bowl and transfer the cooled millet mixture into the same bowl

7. 7

   Use your clean hands to mix all ingredients until the mixture holds together

8. 8

   Slightly wet your hands and form round patties, approximately 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) in size

9. 9

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet and fry 4 patties from both sides on medium heat until they are golden brown

10. 10

    Repeat this step with the remaining 4 patties (recipe makes about 8 patties / depends on size)

11. 11

    --- Creamy Pea Sauce ---

12. 12

    Put all ingredients into a food processor or high-speed blender and mix well

13. 13

    Transfer the mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 1 minute until the sauce is thick and creamy

14. 14

    Serve with millet fritters and mashed potatoes (or pasta or rice). Enjoy!