Boror Tenga

Boror Tenga

Boror Tenga

Veg Vegan

A tangy curry made with lentil fritters and a souring agent such as lemon or thekera. It's a light and flavorful dish perfect for lunch or dinner.

Cuisines

Assamese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Total: 55 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Red Lentil 1 cup Red Lentil
Potato 1 medium Potato , peeled and cubed
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , chopped
Onion 1 small Onion , thinly sliced
water 2 cups Water
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Panch Phoron 1 teaspoon Panch Phoron
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped
oil Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the red lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain the lentils and grind them into a coarse paste.
  3. 3 Peel and dice the potato into small cubes.
  4. 4 Chop the onion finely and dice the tomato.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
  6. 6 Shape the lentil paste into small round balls (boras) and deep fry until golden brown. Set aside.
  7. 7 In another pan, heat mustard oil and add panch phoron.
  8. 8 Once the spices splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  9. 9 Add the diced potatoes and turmeric powder, and cook for a few minutes.
  10. 10 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  11. 11 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
  12. 12 Add salt and sugar to taste.
  13. 13 Gently add the fried lentil balls into the boiling mixture.
  14. 14 Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and the flavors meld.
  15. 15 Stir in the lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, use Assamese lemons if available, and adjust the sourness to your preference.