Masor Tenga Style Aloo-Tamatar Curry (Assamese Tangy Potato Curry) with Mati Mahor Dal (Assamese Split Black Lentil)

⏱️ 15m Prep🔥 75m Cook
Primary Dish

Masor Tenga Style Aloo-Tamatar Curry (Assamese Tangy Potato Curry)

Ingredients

  • 300 g Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 200 g Tomatoes, pureed in blender
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Panch Phoron
  • 2 tbsp Mustard oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Cooking Steps

1

Heat mustard oil in pressure cooker until smoking point.

2

Add panch phoron and let it crackle.

3

Add cubed potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes.

4

Pour in tomato puree, turmeric, and salt; cook until oil separates.

5

Add water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.

6

Release pressure, stir in lemon juice to adjust tanginess, and simmer for 5 minutes.

The Perfect Pairing

Mati Mahor Dal (Assamese Split Black Lentil)

Ingredients

  • 150 g Split black lentils (urad dal)
  • 400 ml Water
  • 1 tsp Ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp Mustard oil
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Cooking Steps

1

Wash lentils and soak for 15 minutes.

2

In a pressure cooker, add lentils, water, salt, and baking soda.

3

Cook for 4-5 whistles until very soft.

4

Mash the lentils with a ladle until creamy.

5

Temper with mustard oil and ginger paste before serving.