Healthy Gujarati Dal Dhokli Recipe For A Hearty Meal

By Garima Johar

July 3, 2024

Dal dhokli is a traditional Gujarati dish that is made with lentils and dumplings and is made with besan (chickpea flour). For a typical rainy day, it is a warm and comforting meal that you must try.

Ingredients

For Dal: 2 cups Toor dal 3 cups water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste For The Dhokli: 1 cup besan Water Salt to taste

Step 1

Rinse and soak toor dal for at least half an hour.

Step 2

Add soaked dal, water, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt in a pressure cooker. Cook for 15-20 whistles.

Step 3

Prepare dhokli by kneading a dough with besan, water, and salt.

Step 4

Make small balls and roll them into ropes. Cut the ropes into small pieces and add to the cooked dal.

Step 5

Let the dal simmer for a few minutes, and then serve hot.