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
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1 cup | Red Lentil |
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1 medium | Potato , peeled and cubed |
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1 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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1 small | Onion , thinly sliced |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 tablespoon | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Panch Phoron |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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1 handful | Cilantro , chopped |
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— | Oil , for deep frying |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the red lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for about 20 minutes.
- 2 Drain the lentils and grind them into a coarse paste.
- 3 Peel and dice the potato into small cubes.
- 4 Chop the onion finely and dice the tomato.
- 5 Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
- 6 Shape the lentil paste into small round balls (boras) and deep fry until golden brown. Set aside.
- 7 In another pan, heat mustard oil and add panch phoron.
- 8 Once the spices splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- 9 Add the diced potatoes and turmeric powder, and cook for a few minutes.
- 10 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
- 11 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
- 12 Add salt and sugar to taste.
- 13 Gently add the fried lentil balls into the boiling mixture.
- 14 Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and the flavors meld.
- 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.