2 tablespoons olive oil
6 shallots, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated carrots
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons hot chili powder
12 ounces tofu, mashed
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon sun dried tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation Instructions:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add the shallots, carrots, and garlic, and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the ground spices and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Spoon the mixture into a bowl. Add the tofu, almonds, cheese, tomato paste, coriander and seasoning and mix thoroughly. Cool slightly; then divide the mixture into eight portions and form each portion into a burger. Preheat the broiler to high. Brush each burger all over the remaining oil and place the burgers on a broiler rack in a broiler pan. Broil for about 4 minutes on each side, until the burgers are cooked and lightly browned. Serve hot with whole wheat rolls, homemade relish or chutney, and a mixed leaf salad. Makes 4 servings (two burgers each).