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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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