*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     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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