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Bengali Bori Making | Cholar Daaler Bori (Channa Daal Bori) Easy Recipe #borirecipe #bengalirecipe

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Cholar Daaler Bori

Cultural Context

Cholar Daaler Bori is a traditional Bengali dish often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions. This comforting lentil preparation, enriched with fried lentil dumplings (bori), showcases the simplicity and depth of Bengali cuisine. It is a staple in many households, especially during the winter months when bori is made and stored for later use. The dish reflects the region's agricultural heritage and is often served with rice or luchi, making it a beloved meal across generations.

BengaliINWest Bengalmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup chana dal
4 cups water
1 teaspoon kalonji
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon roasted cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons refined oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bori

🥗Healthier: homemade bori

💰Cheaper: dried lentil dumplings

Homemade bori can be healthier and more flavorful.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

1

Soak chana dal overnight to soften it.

2

Drain the soaked dal completely.

3

Use a blender to make a fine paste of the dal, adding 2-3 tablespoons of water as needed.

4

Add kalonji, red chili, roasted cumin, and salt to the paste.

5

Beat the mixture well until the color lightens.

6

Grease a plate with refined oil for drying the bori.

7

Transfer the paste to a piping bag or use scissors to create an opening.

8

Pipe or shape the bori onto the greased plate.

9

Dry the bori in direct sunlight for 1-2 days.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingsautéingfrying

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Cholar DalChana Dal with Bori

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