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Mo'ng V'or (Moong Bean Patty) by ChandraMukhi Ganju
Mo'ng V'or
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Mo’ng vo’r is prepared on devgo’n, a religious function performed a day or two before wedding/yegneopavit.. It is prepared by pouf / bride or bridegroom’s father’s sister. On this day, kheer is prepared and put in a new unglazed earthenware plate called Khira to’k. and garnished with mo’ng vo’r, walnut and wupul haak. After Puja /prayers, Khira to’k with mong vor is served to all the guests present. Mo’ng vo’r with kheer is considered a delicacy. Mo'ng V'or/Moong Bean Patty: Serving size: 6 - 8 pcs Ingredients: 1 cup split mo’ng daal/beans 4-5 tsp rice flour Salt to taste Pinch of haldi/turmeric 1 tsp cumin seed Vegetable cooking oil for frying Method: Soak mo’ng daal/bean for 7-8 hours or over night Grind soaked mo’ng daal/ beans without water in grinder or mortar and pestle. Transfer ground mo’ng daal/ beans to deep-bottomed bowl. Add salt, turmeric, cumin and rice flour. Mix well to make nice dough. Heat oil in a frying pan. Take a small portion of mo’ng dough on a palm of your hand and make round patty. Add patty to heated oil. Fry both sides until golden brown. Make similarly rest of patties. Serve as a snack or side dish. .