Chickpea Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    12.5 oz potatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped
    1 1/2 tbsp butter
    2 tbsp skim milk
    1 None egg, lightly beaten
    1 (13.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
    1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
    7 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed, excess liquid removed
    1.5 oz frozen peas, thawed
    3 None shallots, finely chopped
    1/2 tsp mild curry powder
    2 tbsp oil
    12 None small lettuce leaves
    3/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
    1/2 None cucumber, deseeded, finely chopped
Preparation
    Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 10-15 mins, until tender. Drain and pat dry. Mash with butter, milk and egg until smooth. Add chickpeas, breadcrumbs, spinach, peas, shallots and curry powder. Shape into 12 small patties. Place on a lightly greased baking tray and chill for 30 mins.
    Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Working in batches, cook patties for 2 mins per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a baking tray. Bake for 10 mins, until heated through.
    Divide lettuce between serving plates. Top with burgers, yogurt and cucumber. Serve.

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