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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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