Description
A savory Bengali vegetarian dish featuring small, crispy deep-fried lentil fritters (Bora) tossed in a spicy, semi-dry onion and tomato curry.
Restaurants serving Bora Bhaji / Dal Bora Curry
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Masoor dal(Red lentils)
- Red onion
- Tomato
- Cumin powder
- Mustard oil
Instructions
- Grind soaked red lentils, fry into tiny balls.
- Sauté onion, tomato, spices.
- Add lentil balls, let them absorb the sauce slightly.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin、Coriander powder
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Falafel, Ganmodoki (Tofu fritter)
Pairing
White Rice / Luchi
Trivia
Even without meat, the hearty lentil balls and oil richness are incredibly filling. A lentil version of Indian 'Kofta'.
Eating tips & etiquette
Eat with hot rice while the outside of the ball is juicy with sauce but the inside retains its nutty crunch.
Allergen
Soy (Legume)