Moong Heart

50 gm moong dal

1 Tbsp refined oil

2 Tbsp sugar

7-8 cardamons

1. Wash and cook the dal with as minimum water as possible. 
2. Grind it into a fine paste.

3. Grind sugar and cardamom finely. 

4. Remove big pieces of cardamom skin if any.

5, Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. 

6. Add the moong paste and fry until the oil is absorbed. 

7. Add the sugar mixture.  Keep stirring until the sugar melts and the dal partially dries up. 

8. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

120 gm flour

60 gm butter

½ tsp baking powder

2 tsp powdered sugar

3 Tbsp of cold water

1. Sieve flour, baking powder and sugar together. 
2. Cut cold butter into cubes. 
3. Place the flour in the blender. 
4. Add the butter and give just 2-3 quick pulses. 
5. Add cold water and give another 3-4 quick pulses.

6. Turn the dough onto a surface and knead lightly. 

7. Make 8-9 equal balls and keep them in the fridge.

8. Take a ball and roll out to the size of a 2 inch circle.  Further roll only the edge as thin as possible. 

9. Place the filling at the centre. 

10. Collect the edge of the circle and bring it to centre and press it to seal the filling.  

11. Turn the ball over to the smoother side and flatten with your hand. 

12. Make a dent on side like a heart.  

13. Oil the heart shape cutter and carefully place the ball into it, as shown in the picture.   

14. Gently press the ball into the heart mould. 

15. Carefully remove the cutter and place the heart shape on a greased baking tray. 

16. Repeat the same steps with the other balls.

17. Brush the top with milk and sugar mixture.

18. Bake in a hot oven 200 degree C for 35- 40 minutes, until slightly browned.

19. Remove them from oven and brush the top with butter.