How to make Dal Dhokli - SK Khazana Recipe -
The popular Gujarati one-dish meal – dal dhokli made with a slight twist
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) (तुवर दाल/अरहर दाल), Oil (ऑइल)
Cuisine : Gujarati, Fusion
Course : Dals and Kadhis
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Dal Dhokli - SK Khazana Recipe Recipe Card
It is a fact that Dals and Kadhis are comfort foods and they are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins B and iron. Dals, especially are a major source of dietary fibre and proteins. Kadhis are a blend of yogurt and herbs which assist in efficient digestion. Every region has its locally grown herbs and spices as the key ingredients, thus a variety of kadhis are relished across the length and breadth of Indian subcontinent.
Prep Time : 21-25 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Dal Dhokli - SK Khazana Recipe Recipe
Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) boiled 2 cups
Oil 2 teaspoons
Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) 1/4 teaspoon
Curry leaves 1 sprigs
Raw peanuts 1/4 cup
Tomatoes chopped 2 medium
Ginger grated 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Clove powder 1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon powder 3/4 teaspoon
Jaggery (gur) 2 teaspoons
Tamarind water 1/4 cup
Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish
Cherry tomatoes for garnish
Dough
Whole wheat flour (atta) 1 cup + for dusting
Gram flour (besan) 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/4 teaspoon
Oil 2 tablespoons
Stuffing
Scraped coconut fresh 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Sugar 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice 2 teaspoons
Red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Take boiled split pigeon pea in a bowl and blend with a hand blender till smooth.
Step 2
Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add asafoetida, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and raw peanuts, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Add tomatoes and mix well. Cover and cook till they turn soft and pulpy.
Step 4
Add ginger, mix and saute for 30 seconds. Add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, clove powder, cinnamon powder and the blended pigeon peas and mix well.
Step 5
Add ½ cup water, mix well. Add jaggery, mix and cook till the jaggery dissolves.
Step 6
Add tamarind water, mix, cover and cook for a 4-5 minutes.
Step 7
Take whole wheat flour in a large bowl, add gram flour, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, carom seeds, oil and sufficient water, mix well and knead to a semi-stiff dough.
Step 8
To make the stuffing, take coconut in a bowl, salt, sugar, lemon juice and red chilli powder and mix well.
Step 9
Divide the dough into 2 portions. Roll out one portion into a large disc. Trim the edges to straighten them and cut into 1 inch diamonds with a pastry cutter. . Transfer them on a plate.
Step 10
Divide the remaining dough into small portions and shape them into balls. Dust with a little flour and roll out each ball into a small disc. Place a little stuffing mixture in the centre, apply a little water on the edges, bring the two sides together and press to seal. Further gather the edges and shape into a potli.
Step 11
Slide the diamond shaped pieces and the potlis into the dal. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or till completely cooked.
Step 12
Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and cherry tomatoes. Serve hot.
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