Dal Dhokli (Gujarati Special)

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Dal Dhokli (Gujarati Special)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1/2 cup tuvar dal (split pigeon pea lentil), soaked for 30 minutes


  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour


  • 1 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1 tsp. chili powder


  • 1/2 tsp. ajwain (carom seeds)


  • 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed (opt)


  • 2 tbsp. ghee


  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds


  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds


  • 1 whole dry red chili


  • 2 green chilies, slit


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida


  • 1 tomato, chopped


  • 2 tbsp. peanuts


  • 1 tsp. roasted coriander powder


  • 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder


  • 1 tsp. sugar


  • 1 tsp. lime juice


  • 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

  • Pressure cook the dal in 1 & 1/2 cups water till soft. Knead the flour with salt, ajwain, kasuri methi, 1/4 tsp. chili powder, 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder and 1 tsp. oil.
  • Keep aside for 15 minutes. Then roll out into a circle and cut into strips or into any shape and keep aside.
  • Heat ghee in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, whole dry red chilies, curry leaves, green chilies and asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook till it is mashed. Now add all the dry spices and the peanuts. Give it a stir and add the boiled dal. Adjust the water according to the consistency desired. Simmer for 2-3 minutes on a low flame after it comes to a boil.
  • Add the atta roundels and simmer further for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and add lime juice. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve as a side dish with either rice or chapatis.