Spiced chickpea patties in pittas

• Chickpeas2 × 400g tins
• Brown onions150g
• Garlic2 cloves
• Ground cuminstore cupboard1 tsp (5g)
• Plain flour50g
• White pitta breads6
• Cucumber1
• Salad tomatoes3
• Lemons1
• Vegetable oilstore cupboard3 tbsp (45ml)

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.82 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Drain 2 tins chickpeas and pat dry. Mash with 1 very finely chopped onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, 50g flour and a little salt until it holds together.

2. 2

   Shape into 12 small patties. Fry in 3 tbsp oil for 3-4 minutes each side until crisp.

3. 3

   Warm 6 pittas and chop 1 cucumber and 3 tomatoes.

4. 4

   Fill the pittas with the patties and salad, with a squeeze of lemon.