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                        GREEN PEA PHYLLO PURSES

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Indian
               Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3 3/4   c            Frozen petit peas, defrosted
  1       tb           Extra virgin olive oil
  2       ea           Jalapeno peppers, seeded &
                       -- minced
  1       tb           Grated ginger
    1/2   tb           Lemon juice
  1       t            Honey
  1       tb           Cilantro, minced
  1       tb           Mint, minced
 10       ea           Phyllo sheets
                       Olive oil spray

 Place peas between several layers of kitchen towels to absorb excess
 liquid.
 Place in a food processor & pulse until reduced to a coarse pulp. Combine
 with oil, peppers, ginger, lemon juice & honey in a large skillet. Saute
 over
 moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes.  Stir in the herbs.  Let cool & divide
 into
 24 portions.
 Preheat oven to 350F.  Cut phyllo sheets in half lengthwise & fourths
 crosswise, forming 80 4" X 6" squares.  Cover phyllo with slightly damp
 towel.  Lay one square on a sheet of waxed paper.  Spray it with olive oil.
 Repaet with 2 more squares.  Place a portion of the filling in the centre.
 Bring up the opposite corners of the phyllo, crimp firmly & twist the ends
 to
 form purses, each with a pointed top.  Repeat with remaining phyllo.
 Spray baking sheets with oil.  Transfer pastries to sheet & bake until
 golden
 brown, 20 to 25 minutes.  Transfer to a platter & serve at once.



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