Masor Tenga
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Masor Tenga is a majestic, delicate, and profoundly aromatic Assamese fish curry celebrated for its unique light-sour profile and refreshing citrus notes. This recipe features fresh river fish slow-cooked in a shimmering professional-grade sauce made of tomatoes, lemon juice, or elephant apple. Known for its sophisticated flavor and status as a soul-food icon in traditional Assamese every-day dining, it represents the heart of heritage North-East Indian comfort cuisine. The taste is intensely refreshing and tangy, with the mustard oil providing a unique professional-grade pungent lift. This dish is a mandatory staple for hot summer lunches and festive celebratory menus. Best enjoyed hot from the professional-grade cauldron with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using fresh Rohu or Katla fish is mandatory for achieving the most juicy results.
- Ensuring the mustard oil is heated to smoking point provides the absolute secret to prevented raw odors.
- The addition of lemon juice at the end provide the essential bright lift found in Assamese recipes.
- Always use a low fire to ensure the preservation of the fish's delicate texture.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 bowl (250ml))
240 kcal
24g
12g
8g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.