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    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.