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Masaura, or masyaura (), are fermented, sun-dried vegetable balls made with a combination of one or several
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vegetables, together with black lentils. They originate in
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and are made by the Nepali diaspora throughout the world. The choice of vegetables is mostly
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, yam, and
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leaf. As finding fresh vegetables was difficult in earlier times, masaura become an alternative source of nutrition. Masaura is fried in oil and made into a curry.


Etymology and history

A clear history of the dish or its name is lacking, but Nepalese people believe it to be derived from the word for black lentils, ''maas''.


Gallery

Aalu Masaura.jpg, Masaura soup with potatoes Masyaura.png, Close-up look of masaura nugget


See also

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Gundruk ''Gundruk'' ( ) is a dish made of fermented leafy green vegetables (''saag''; ), originating in Nepal. It is also popular in Sikkim and other regions of India, as well as in Bhutan and Myanmar. Annual production of gundruk in Nepal is estimate ...
* Sinki


References

{{reflist Nepalese cuisine Lentil dishes Vegetarian cuisine Fermented foods