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Dal Dhokli

Dal Dhokli

Soft spiced wheat diamonds simmered in a sweet-sour toor dal, a one-pot Gujarati meal that is comforting, tangy and lightly jaggery-sweet.

55 min 2 servingsMedium
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Ingredients

2 servings

Contains: gluten

Flavor profile

Spice
Sweetness
Richness

Method

  1. 1Pressure-cook 120 g toor dal with turmeric until soft, then whisk smooth.
  2. 2Knead 120 g whole-wheat flour with carom seeds, chilli powder, salt and oil into a firm dough.
  3. 3Roll it thin and cut into small diamonds.
  4. 4Temper mustard, cumin and curry leaves in oil, add ginger and green chilli.
  5. 5Add the whisked dal with tamarind, jaggery, chilli powder and plenty of water, then simmer.
  6. 6Slip the dough diamonds in one by one so they do not stick.
  7. 7Cook 12 to 15 minutes until the dhokli is tender and the dal thickens.
  8. 8Finish with coriander and serve hot.

Frequently asked

About 55 minutes total — 20 min prep and 35 min cooking.

Yes — Dal Dhokli is veg, vegan.

Dal Dhokli contains gluten. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.

This recipe makes 2 servings.

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