Nunor Bora facts for kids
Tea with Nunor Bora
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| Alternative names | Nungora, Nunor Bora, Nunor Fita, Lobonor Fita and Lobonor Bora |
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| Type | savoury |
| Course | Breakfast and light refreshment |
| Place of origin |  Bangladesh |
| Region or state | Sylhet region |
| Main ingredients | onion, ginger, rice flour and turmeric |
Nunor Bora (Bengali: নুনর বড়া) is a tasty, savoury snack from the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. It is also known by names like Nungora, Nunor Fita, and Lobonor Bora. This popular treat is made mainly from rice flour, onion, and ginger. A touch of turmeric gives it a lovely golden colour. People often enjoy Nunor Bora with tea, especially during celebrations like Eid.
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What is Nunor Bora?
Nunor Bora is a type of Pitha, which is a traditional rice cake or pancake from Bangladesh. It's a savoury snack, meaning it's salty and spicy, not sweet. This makes it different from many other sweet pithas. It's a very old and loved recipe in the Sylhet area.
Key Ingredients for Nunor Bora
Making Nunor Bora uses simple ingredients you might find in many kitchens. These ingredients give it its special flavour and texture.
Essential Items
- Onions: These add a strong, savoury taste.
- Ginger: Gives a warm, spicy kick.
- Salt: For seasoning and flavour.
- Turmeric: Adds a beautiful golden colour and a mild earthy taste.
- Rice flour: This is the main base, making the snack chewy and satisfying.
- Water: To mix and cook the dough.
Optional Additions
- Panch puran: This is a mix of five spices that can add a wonderful aroma.
- Chopped coriander: For a fresh, herby flavour.
How to Make Nunor Bora
Making Nunor Bora involves a few steps, from cooking the dough to frying the pieces. It's a fun process that results in a delicious snack.
Preparing the Dough
First, you start by boiling water in a large pot. Then, a mix of blended onion, ginger, and sometimes garlic is added to the boiling water. You also add some salt and turmeric powder for flavour and colour. If you like, you can add ground panch puran at this stage. It gives a lovely smell and taste.
Next, a combination of plain flour, rice flour, or ground rice is slowly stirred into the hot mixture. You keep cooking and stirring until it forms a soft, spongy paste. This paste is the dough for your Nunor Bora.
Shaping the Snacks
Once the dough is fully cooked, you take it out of the pot and let it cool down. When it's cool enough to handle, you knead it to form a smooth ball of dough. Then, you take a small piece of the dough and roll it out flat, like making a small bread.
After rolling, you cut the flattened dough into various shapes. These shapes are what we call Nunor Bora. They can be squares, diamonds, or other fun forms.
Cooking the Nunor Bora
The final step is to cook the shaped Nunor Bora. They are usually deep-fried in hot oil until they turn golden brown and crispy. This frying process makes them delicious and ready to eat. You can also store the uncooked Nunor Bora pieces for later use, frying them fresh when you want a snack.
