Patties

1. Peel the carrots; grate coarsely and allow to drain.
2. With a fork, mash the chickpeas.
3. Heat a little oil in a pan; add the mushrooms, carrot and onions.
4. Saute until vegetables become softened. Add the spices and allow mixture to become aromatic.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before proceeding.
6. Add mashed chickpeas, lemon juice and rind, seasoning, egg, parsley and flour to the vegetables, and if necessary mash more until you have a rough paste with some chunky bits.
7. You can use a food processor if you have one, just don’t process past the rough stage.
8. Divide the mixture into 6 and shape into patties gently with your hands; they will be quite loose but this is normal.
9. Sprinkle flour onto a flat surface and carefully coat patties on both sides, shaping with your hands all the time.
10. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the patties gently on one side for about 4 minutes. Carefuly flip patties on to the other side and repeat the cooking.
11. Do not over-handle as the patties will fall apart. Remove when browned and holding their shape.

Topping

Lightly mix all ingredients together, except feta. Combine well; add the feta, folding in carefully.