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                      MOONG SAMOSA (MUNG BEAN PASTRY)
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Appetizers                       Indian
                 Snacks                           Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         Ghee, as necessary
    1       tb           Onion, chopped
    1       pn           Asafetida
    1       t            Black mustard seeds
      1/2   ts           Ginger, grated
    1       pn           Garam masala
    1       pn           Green mango powder
      1/2   ts           Salt
      1/2   ts           Cayenne
    4       tb           Mung beans, presoaked
    1       tb           Cilantro, chopped
    1       ea           Recipe pastry dough
                         Water to bind
 
   Heat 2 tb ghee in a skillet over low heat.  Saute the
   onion, asafetida, mustard seeds & ginger until the
   onion is golden brown. Stir in garam masala, green
   mango powder, salt & cayenne.  Mix thoroughly.
   Add beans, cover the pan & cook over moderate heat for
   10 minutes until the beans are tender.  Stir in
   cilantro & remove from heat. Divide into 8 portions.
   Brush one half moon of pastry with water & fold into a
   cone.  Fill each cone with 1 portion of filling & seal
   the top.  Repeat with remaining pastry.
   Heat enough ghee in a wok or large skillet to deep-fry
   4 samosas at once. When very hot, deep-fry the samosas
   for a few minutes until golden-brown on both sides.
   Remove from heat & drain well before serving.
  
 
 
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