Mushoor Daler Bora - Bengali lentil fritters

Name: How to cook Mushoor Daler Bora - Bengali lentil fritters - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15-20 pieces
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Laura

Mushoor Daler Bora - Bengali lentil fritters

Daler Bora is a popular snack served during family gatherings and is popular in South Asian households especially during the month of Ramadan as well as Eid. You will be sure to find it on someone’s plate as it is a perfect finger food that is packed with flavour.

Ingredient

Food ration :

15-20 pieces

Cooking time :

5 minutes

1/2 cup

red lentils (mushoor dal) soaked for at least 2 hours

2 tbsps

water

red or green birds eye chillies, stalks removed

2 cloves

garlic

1/2

red onion, cut in two and sliced

tsps turmeric

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

hot curry powder

1/4 tsp

cumin seeds

1/2 cup

coriander, chopped

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Drain the lentils then blend in a food processor with water, chillies and garlic. Mix in by hand the onion, turmeric, salt, curry powder, cumin seeds and coriander, squeezing the mix to blend the flavours.

* Step 2

Heat oil in a pan. Drop the batter in small spoonfuls and fry on medium to low heat for around 3-4 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Ensure they are cooked through. Serve hot with ketchup, or my favourite, Banana Habarnero made in Cumbria. If you are really brave, try Mr Naga which has 1 to 1.6 million SHU on the scoville scale!