1 14oz.bag frozen fava beansdefrosted (peeled if they still have the outer shell)
1bunch fresh spinachblanched in boiling water for 1 minute or 10 oz. frozen spinach, defrosted and strained
3/4teaspoonground cumin
3/4teaspoonground coriander
3/4teaspoonfennel seedsground
1/4cupfresh cilantro
1/2green chilelike serrano
3garlic cloves
1/4cupchickpea flour
salt and pepper to taste
oil to fry
Instructions
Combine all ingredients except for chickpea flour and oil in a blender or food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and combined. Pour into a large bowl and mix in chickpea flour. Taste for salt and pepper.
Heat a medium frying pan over high heat. Add oil. Once hot, shape mixture into golf ball size rounds and place in pan. Flatten with a fork and fry until golden, about 2 minutes, flip and cook on the other side.
Remove to a paper towel and repeat until all patties are cooked.
If you prefer your patties a bit firmer you can put them in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. They can also be made ahead and reheated in the oven this way.