1 tblsp nigella seeds
1 tblsp coriander seeds
1 tblsp cumin seeds
1 tblsp mustard seeds
Dry-roast the above and pulverise.
200 g potatoes
450 g pumpkin
120 g onions
1 or more garlic cloves
Trim and grate the above, mix together, and press as much liquid out of it as possible.
1 egg
75 g chickpea flour
30 g fine oats
Chili, in whichever way, shape or form you have available, to taste
Mix with the grated vegetables, salt, and the dry-roasted spices and shape the mixture into 12 cakes.
Bake in ghee and/or olive oil on medium heat till they are brown and crisp on both sides (turn them only once or twice – then they will not fall apart). Drain on kitchen towel.
Serve with a dipping sauce:
1 green chili (or any other form of chili you have available)
25 g fresh ginger
A big bunch of fresh coriander
A couple of mint and basil leaves
2 tblsp chopped cashew nuts or pine nuts
1-2 tblsp lemon juice
4 tblsp olive oil
2 tblsp yoghurt
Purée and season with salt and pepper.