Masaura and Potato Tarkari

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== Description ==
Sun-dried lentil-vegetable balls
== Ingredients ==
=== Masauras ===
* 4 cups split black lentil, pre-soaked overnight
* 2 cups finely chopped onion, scallions, radish, cauliflower
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* salt
* 1 cup water
=== Tarkari ===
* 3 cups masauras
* 2 cups potatoes, diced
* 1 cup chopped onions
* 1 cup chopped tomatoes
* ½ teaspoon fenugreek
* ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
* 1 teaspoon garlic paste
* 1 teaspoon ginger paste
* 1 teaspoon chile paste
* ½ teaspoon turmeric
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 cups milk
== Directions ==
=== Masauras ===
# In a blender, combine soaked lentil, water, salt and pepper to for smooth paste.
# Reserve the paste in a large bowl.
# To the lentil paste, add chopped vegetables; mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
# Make 1-inch balls of the mixture and arrange them on a baking sheet.
# Allow sun-drying until the ball are completely dehydrated.
# Food dehydrator can be used instead.
# Package the dehydrated lentil balls in air-tight container.
=== Tarkari ===
# In a large non-stick saute pan, heat three tablespoons of oil and fry masauras until golden brown.
# Reserve in a large plate.
# To the same saute pan, add the remaining two tablespoons of oil.
# Fry fenugreek and cumin seeds until dark.
# Add chopped onions and fry until lightly browned.
# Add potatoes, salt and pepper to the onion mixture and fry on low heat for ten minutes or so until potatoes are lightly browned cooked half way.
# Add cumin and coriander and stir for a couple of minutes.
# Add browned masauras to the potato mixture followed by tomatoes and milk.
# Cover and allow simmering for 10–15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked tender and a desired consistency of the stew has been achieved.
# Garnish with chopped cilantro.
# Serve with steamed rice.
Category:Nepali Vegetarian
Category:Cauliflower Recipes
Category:Fenugreek Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Radish Recipes
Category:Urad dal Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Cauliflower Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes