Plain Bori, 90g – Dried Lentil Dumplings (Wadi/Badi) | Meira Foods

Bring home a traditional pantry essential with Plain Bori, a classic sun-dried lentil dumpling widely used across Indian cuisines. Made from ground lentils and naturally dried, bori is valued for its rich plant-based protein content and its ability to enhance everyday dishes with texture and flavor.

Bori is traditionally prepared by grinding soaked lentils (commonly urad dal) into a paste, shaping it into small portions, and sun-drying it for several days.

Once dried, it can be stored for long periods and used as needed, making it a convenient and versatile ingredient.

These dried lentil nuggets are not ready-to-eat and must be cooked before consumption. They are typically fried first to develop a crisp texture and then added to curries, vegetables, or traditional dishes, where they absorb flavors and soften beautifully.

In Northeast Indian cuisine, bori is also used in dishes like bori thongba, where it adds protein and depth to vegetable-based curries.

Key Features:
• Made from lentils (plant-based protein source)
• Sun-dried for long shelf life
• Adds texture and flavor to dishes
• Versatile ingredient for multiple recipes

Usage (Important):
• Not ready to eat – cooking required
• Fry lightly before adding to curries or vegetables
• Use in dishes like bori curry, mixed vegetables, or traditional Manipuri recipes

Authenticity:
Prepared using traditional drying techniques, preserving the essence of a time-tested Indian pantry staple.

Also Known As:
• Bori (Bengali / Eastern India)
• Badi / Bari / Wadi (North & Central India)
• Vadi / Vadiyalu (South India variants)
• Lentil Dumplings / Dried Dal Nuggets (English)
• Urad Dal Badi (common ingredient reference)