Aarsi’s Ultimate Broccoli Cakes

You will appreciate this recipe's quirky character of mini cakes containing interesting combination of spices!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 19 caks

Ingredients

• Ingredients for the cakes

• 2  teaspoons garam masala
• 2  teaspoons paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, plus more for taste
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup  plain breadcrumbs
• 10  ounces broccoli florets
• 1⁄2 cup medium cheddar (grated)

• Ingredients for the dipping sauce

• 1  pinch salt, plus according to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1  garlic clove (chopped)

Directions

1. Method:
2. 1. Chop the broccoli florets by pulsing them several times in the food processor.
3. 2. Add cheese, garam masala, paprika powder, salt, egg and the breadcrumbs to the chopped broccoli. Mix to combine.
4. 3. Form balls out of this mixture and gently press them to give it a shape of a flat disc. Set aside.
5. 4. Heat about ½ Tbsp if olive oil in a pan and place these broccoli cakes and cook them for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are brown and crispy.
6. 5. Meanwhile, blend together mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, mustard and garlic in the food processor to make a smooth sauce.
7. 6. Enjoy the crispy broccoli cakes with a flavor pact dipping sauce!
8. Tips:
9. 1. You can also add a fresh herb like tarragon or basil to the dipping sauce.