Dalor Tenga (assamese Style Lentil Soup)

Dalor Tenga is a traditional Assamese lentil soup that is tangy, flavorful, and comforting. It is a popular dish in Assamese cuisine and is often enjoyed with steamed rice.

Dalor Tenga (assamese Style Lentil Soup)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils)
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard oil
  • 1 teaspoon panch phoron (Bengali five-spice blend)
  • 1 sprig of curry leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups water
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Wash the masoor dal and soak it in water for 10 minutes.
  2. In a pot, combine the soaked dal, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, slit green chilies, turmeric powder, and water. Cook on medium heat until the dal is soft and mushy.
  3. Heat mustard oil in a separate pan. Add panch phoron and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
  4. Add the tempering to the cooked dal. Add salt to taste and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
10g
Fat
3g

Supplies

Pot Pan

Tools

Spoon Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve hot with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Adjust the tanginess by adding more or less tomatoes according to your preference.

Cost

$5