DELICIOUS DAL DHOKLI RECIPE AT HOME: GUJARATI COMFORT FOOD

Ready to spice up your kitchen? Dive into the heart of India with our easy-to-follow recipe for Dal Dhokli! Learn to make soft, diamond-shaped wheat flour dumplings swimming in a flavorful lentil soup that’s perfect for cozy family lunches or dinners. It’s a burst of spices and warmth in every bite.

Dal Dhokli Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dhokli:

• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoon oil
• Salt to taste
• Water for kneading

For the Dal (Lentil Soup):

• 1 cup tuvar dal (split pigeon peas), washed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 4-5 glass water
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder
• 6 Kokum, soaked in water 
• Peanut, soaked in water
• 2 tablespoon jaggery
• 1 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• 1 onion, finely chopped for serving
• Ghee for serving

For Tempering:

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 dried red chili
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 2 1/2 tablespoon oil
• Curry leaves

Instructions:

Dhokli Preparation:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, carom seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin-coriander powder, oil, and salt.
2. Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a soft dough.
3. Divide the dough into small lemon-sized portions and roll them into thin discs (like chapatis).
4. Cut the discs into small diamond or square-shaped pieces and keep them aside.

Dal Preparation:

1. In a pressure cooker, add drain the soaked tuvar dal and salt. 
2. Add 3 glasses of water, close the lid, and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles or until the dal is cooked well
3. Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and bring the dal to a boil. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin-coriander powder, chopped green chili, and soaked peanuts. Mix well.
5. Add 6 kokum along with the soaked water into the dal.

Assembly:

1. Once the dal is boiling, gently drop the prepared dhokli pieces into the dal.
2. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Add the jaggery to the dal.
4. Check the dhokli for doneness; they should be soft and well-cooked.
5. Once, the dhokli is done, prepare the tempering. In a small pan, oil, dried red chili, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. 
6. Pour the tempering on top of the dal-dhokli. Add garam masala powder and mix well.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot Dal Dhokli with a dollop of ghee, finely chopped onions, coriander leaves, along with lemon slices, and fried green chili. Enjoy!

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour