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3/4 c Yellow split peas, soaked

1 1/2 c Water

1 c Chopped onions

2 ts Chopped garlic

1/2 tb Minced ginger

1/2 ts Cumin

1/4 ts Cayenne

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts Black pepper

1/2 c Chopped cilantro

1 ts Fresh lemon juice

1/2 c Wholewheat breadcrumbs

4 tb Safflower oil

1 ea Southeast Asian peanut sauce

Drain peas & rinse well. Place in medium pot with water & 1/2 cup of chopped onion. Stir in garlic, cumin, ginger, cayenne & salt. Bring to a boil & simmer for 30 minutes, till all the liquid is absorbed. Cool slightly. In a blender, combine the peas with the remaining onions, pepper & cilantro. Puree for 1 minute. Transfer to a mixing bowl & add lemon juice & bread crumbs. Mix well. If too dry, add a little water. Shape into 8 patties. Heat 2 tb oil in a medium skillet. Cook the patties for 7 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with peanut sauce.