Assamese boror tenga Recipe

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The assamese, have a palate for anything that is tangy. Especially during scorching summer afternoons. They love their meals with something tangy, sour and refreshing. “boror tenga”, is one such traditional dish. It is made with fritters of a seasoned paste of red lentils, chilies, asafoetida and salt. They are then simmered in a curry made from tomatoes, onion, spices, chillis and fresh coriander leaves. Mashed potato is added to give thickness to the gravy.

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Ingredients for Assamese boror tenga Recipe

  • 0.13 cup Masoor Dal
  • 1/4-1/2 Green chillies
  • 1/4 pinch Asafoetida
  • As required Salt
  • As required oil ................... to fry
  • 1/4 onion ........ medium
  • 1/2 Tomatoes
  • 1/2-3/4 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 1/4 potato .............. medium
  • 1/4 cup lauki / bottle gourd
  • 0.06 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon cumin powder
  • As required Salt
  • 1-1.25 tablespoon mustard oil
  • 1/4 tablespoon mustard oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Panch phoran
  • 1/4-1/2 Bay leaves
  • 1/4-1/2 Dry red chillies
  • As required coriander leaves.. for garnishing
Nutrition
value
83
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat3 g Protein15 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    < 1g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Carbs
    15g
  • Fiber
    7g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    15g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Fiber
    7g

Fats

  • Fat
    < 1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    84mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    3542mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    82mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    53mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    71mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    79mg
  • Selenium
    6mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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