legume

Dried lentil dumplings

Bori

1 g1 dried lentil dumpling

Typical small Bengali dried lentil dumpling; about 1 g each, variable.

Nothing exactly matches bori's spongy dried-lentil texture, but urad dal vadi is the closest.

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  Black gram dumplings

  Use same weight; soak or fry as the recipe directs, and allow a similar time to soften in the gravy.

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  Dried mung bean dumplings

  Use same weight; they soften faster, so reduce any soaking time and simmer gently.

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  Dried split-pea dumplings

  Use same weight; these are lighter and softer, so add them a little later in cooking.

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