Manimuni Bor

Manimuni Bor

Manimuni Bor

Veg Vegan

Crispy fritters made from pennywort leaves, gram flour, and spices. These are popular tea-time snacks in Assam, known for their unique taste.

Cuisines

Assamese

Best for

Snacks Tea

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Gotu Kola 1 cup Gotu Kola
Gram Flour 1 cup Gram Flour
water 1 cup Water
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
salt 1 to taste Salt
oil Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the Manimuni leaves thoroughly and chop them finely.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine besan, water, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, ginger-garlic paste, asafoetida, and salt to form a smooth batter.
  3. 3 Add the chopped Manimuni leaves to the batter and mix well.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil.
  6. 6 Fry the boras (fritters) until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  7. 7 Remove the boras using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  8. 8 Serve hot with tea or as a side dish.

Tips

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the boras from absorbing too much oil.