Shepherd's Pie

1 cup whole mung beans
1/4 cup butter
1 teasp. hing (asafetida)
1 large carrot, chopped
1/2 cup cabbage or cauliflower, chopped
1 teasp. thyme
1 Tablesp. salt
1 teasp. black pepper.
1 Tablesp. tomato puree
3 cups mashed potatoes

Method:

1. Soak mung beans 6 hours.
2. Boil until soft, but not creamy.
3. Drain. Set aside.
4. Melt butter.
5. Add hing, carrots and cabbage.
6. Stir-fry vegetables slowly until soft.
7. Stir in mung beans, thyme, salt, black pepper, and tomato puree.
8. Pour into a greased deep baking dish.
9. Spread mashed potatoes on top. Dot with butter.
10. Bake 40 minutes until golden brown.
* Yields 4 cups.