Bubble and Squeak Kale and Potato Patties with Cucumber Raita

Saw this in my new Clean Eating mag. It is a traditional English dish created as a way to use Sunday's mashed potatoes along with just about any other leftover veggies. This one puts a healthy, Indian-inspired spin on the classic with these potato and kale patties subtly spiced with a blend of ginger and curry powder.
(serves 6)

1 Persian* cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 T. chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 t. sea salt, divided
1/2 t. ground cumin
Pinch ground cayenne pepper
3 T. coconut oil or EVOO, divided
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (white and light green parts only)
1 T peeled and minced ginger
1 T curry powder
3 cups finely chopped kale (or spinach*), ribs and stems discard
1 T. water
2 cups packed mashed potatoes, chilled
1/4 t. freshly* ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten

To prepare the Raita: In a med. bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, cilantro, 1/4 t. salt, cumin and cayenne. Set aside in the fridge to chill*. To make the Bubble and Squeak: In a large nonstick skillet on med. heat 1 T. oil. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 sec. Increase heat to med.-high and add kale, tossing to coat. Add 1 T. water, cover and cook until kale is tender, about 4 min. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Wipe out skillet.
To kale mixture, add potatoes, remaining 1/2 t. salt, and pepper, and stir until combined. Stir in egg, Shape mixture into 6 3-3&1/2" wide cakes (each about 1/3 cup). In the same skillet on med.-high heat the remaining 2 T. oil. Working in batches, if necessary, add cakes and cook, turning once, unti golden brown, about 3 min. per side. Serve with raita, and maybe some grilled pork loin chops* or steamed and browned sausages*.

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