Bangladesh / Snacks
Sylheti Onion and Rice Fritters
Sylheti salty rice cake, locally known as nunor bora among other names, is a cherished savoury rice flour fritter originating from Sylhet. This delectable treat, often paired with tea, boasts a golden hue thanks to the infusion of turmeric, and it holds a special place in Sylhet's culinary heritage. It garners particular popularity during festive occasions, such as Eid, in the Sylhet region, providing a delightful taste of the local culinary heritage.
Ingredients
- onions, medium-sized; chopped2
- ginger, thumb-sized1 piece
- boiling water, boiling570 ml
- salt, to taste
- turmeric powder
- panch puran, optional
- rice flour300 g
- ground rice120 g
- coriander, chopped; optional
- water
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Blend the onions, ginger, and garlic, then add them to a saucepan with the boiling water.
Season the mixture with salt and turmeric powder. Optionally incorporate panch puran.
Stir plain flour, rice flour, and/or ground rice into the saucepan, forming a spongy, soft paste.
Once the paste is fully cooked, remove it from the saucepan and let it cool.
Knead the paste on a floured surface until it comes together into a dough.
Flatten or roll out the dough, then cut out pieces.
Deep fry the dough pieces in hot oil, then drain and serve.
Region evidence: recipe text — “originating from Sylhet”
