How to make dal dhokli with step by step photo
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firstly, in a cooker take ½ cup toor dal, 1½ cup water, 1 tsp oil.
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in a small bowl keep 2 tbsp peanuts.
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pressure cook for 5 whistles or until the dal is cooked well.
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take off the boiled peanuts and keep aside.
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whisk and mash the dal to smooth consistency.
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now in a large kadai heat 1 tsp ghee and splutter 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp cumin, 1 chilli, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
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further add 1 tomato, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
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add in cooked dal, 1½ cup water and mix well adjusting consistency as required.
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also add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and ¼ tsp garam masala.
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combine well making sure all the spices are mixed well.
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now add in cooked peanuts and boil for 1 minute or until flavours are absorbed.
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additionally add small piece jaggery, ¾ tsp salt and 1 tsp lemon juice.
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stir and boil. keep aside until dhokli is prepared.
Dholki preparation recipe
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firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 1 cup wheat flour, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp ajwain, ½ tsp salt and 2 tsp oil.
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combine well until the spices are well combined.
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further, add ½ cup water and knead the dough.
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knead to smooth and soft dough.
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take a ball sized dough, dust with wheat flour.
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roll to slightly thick consistency dusting wheat flour if required.
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cut into diamond shapes or size of your choice.
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once the dal comes to a boil, drop in dhokli pieces and give a good mix well.
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cover and boil for 10-15 minutes or until dhokli are cooked completely.
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finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy dal dhokli with hot steamed rice.
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Notes
- firstly, adjust the consistency of dal as required. the dal thickens once cooled.
- also, cut the shape of dhokli to your choice. however, diamond shapes look more attractive.
- additionally, adding jaggery will enhance the flavour of dal.
- finally, dal dhokli recipe tastes great when dhokli is well cooked completely.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/traditional-gujarati-dal-dhokli-recipe/