Ou Tenga Dail

Introduction
A tangy Assamese dal made with the seasonal elephant apple (ou tenga), known for its unique sourness. It’s a comfort dish in Assamese households, often enjoyed during monsoons.

Ingredients

• 1 cup masoor dal
  
• 1 ou tenga (elephant apple), cut into pieces
  
• 1 green chili
  
• Mustard seeds, curry leaves
  
• Turmeric, salt
  
• Mustard oil
  

Instructions

1. Pressure cook dal with turmeric and salt.
   
2. Boil ou tenga pieces separately until soft.
   
3. In mustard oil, temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chili.
   
4. Add ou tenga and boiled dal, simmer for 5–7 minutes.
   

Pro Tips

• Slightly mash the ou tenga for a richer tang.
  
• Always use mustard oil for authentic flavor.
  

Serving Suggestions
Pairs perfectly with plain steamed rice.

Fun Fact
Elephant apple is a wild fruit often fed to elephants, hence the name!