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Moong Bean Dumpling

The sesame seeds add a wonderful crunch to these deep-fried stuffed green gram balls. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Moong Bean Dumpling
Main Ingredients Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), Castor sugar (caster sugar)
Cuisine Fusion
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 5-6 hour
Cook time 41-50 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Sweet
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Moong Bean Dumpling

  • 1/2 cup Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal) soaked for 6 hours and drained,
  • 3/4 cup Castor sugar (caster sugar)
  • 1/2 cup Rice flour
  • 1 medium Potato boiled, peeled and mashed
  • 4-5 tablespoons Refined flour (maida)
  • 6 tablespoons White sesame seeds (til)
  • for deep-frying Oil

Method

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  1. Put skinless green gram in a non-stick pan, add half cup castor sugar and one cup water and bring it to a boil. Cook till the green gram is done. Remove from heat, cool and grind to a smooth paste.
  2. Put rice flour in a bowl, add potato, remaining castor sugar and half cup water and knead into soft dough. Cover and set aside for ten to fifteen minutes.
  3. Mix refined flour and half cup water in a small bowl till smooth.
  4. Spread sesame seeds on a plate. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
  5. Divide dough into eight equal portions, shape them into balls and flatten them. Make a dent in the center of each ball and stuff with ground paste. Bring the edges together and press lightly to seal. Shape them into balls again.
  6. Dip these dumplings in refined flour mixture and roll them in sesame seeds.
  7. Gently slide them into hot oil and deep-fry till crisp and golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
  8. Arrange the dumplings on a serving plate and serve warm.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1854
Carbohydrates 299.6
Protein 41.1
Fat 54.6
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