Gujarati Dal Dhokli

Name: Gujarati Dal Dhokli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup tuvar dal; 2 cup water; Salt to taste; 0.25 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tbsp ghee; 0.5 tsp cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp mustard seeds; 0.25 tsp fenugreek seeds; 4 clove cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 dry red chilli; 15 sprigs curry leaves; 2 pinch hing; 2 green chilli; 1 tomato; 2 tbsp tamarind pulp; 2 tbsp jaggery; 2 tbsp peanuts; 1 tsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp cumin powder; 0.25 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder; 2 cup hot water; Salt to taste; Coriander leaves; 1 cup wheat flour; 1 tbsp gram flour (besan); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder; 0.5 tsp carom seeds

If you also want some comforting and delicious food, then make this Khichdi Dal Dhogali. This traditional Gujarati dish is a one-pot meal that combines spiced lentil soup with wheat flour dumplings. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for lunch or dinner. The process involves cooking tuvar dal with aromatic spices and preparing soft dhokli to simmer in the dal. A perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors makes it a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Kashmiri red chilli powder

Calories

315.0kcal (15.75%)

Protein

11.3g (22.5%)

Carbs

31.3g (11.36%)

Step 1

Wash the tuvar dal and soak it for half an hour.

Step 2

Cook the dal in a pressure cooker with water, salt, and turmeric powder for four whistles on medium flame.

Step 1

Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, dry red chilies, curry leaves, and hing. Fry for 15-20 seconds.

Step 2

Add green chilies, tomato, tamarind pulp, jaggery, peanuts, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the cooked dal and hot water to the tadka mixture. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.

Step 1

In a bowl, mix wheat flour, gram flour, salt, Kashmiri red chili powder, carom seeds, asafoetida, and oil.

Step 2

Add water gradually to form a soft dough. Roll out the dough and cut into small pieces or strips.

Step 3

Add the dhokli pieces to the simmering dal and cook until the dhokli is soft and cooked through.

Step 1

Garnish the dal dhokli with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Calories

315.0kcal (15.75%)

Protein

11.3g (22.5%)

Carbs

31.3g (11.36%)

Ensure the dough for dhokli is soft but not sticky for easy rolling and cutting.

Adjust the sweetness and tanginess by varying the quantity of jaggery and tamarind pulp.

Serve the dal dhokli immediately after cooking to enjoy its fresh flavors.

Can I use any other type of dal for this recipe?

Traditionally, tuvar dal is used for Gujarati Dal Dhokli, but you can substitute it with moong dal or masoor dal if needed.

How do I store leftover Dal Dhokli?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes, replace ghee with oil to make the recipe vegan.

What can I serve with Dal Dhokli?

Dal Dhokli is a complete meal on its own, but you can serve it with papad or a side salad for added texture.

Can I freeze Dal Dhokli?

It is not recommended to freeze Dal Dhokli as the dhokli may become soggy upon reheating.

Kashmiri red chilli powder

Calories

315.0kcal (15.75%)

Protein

11.3g (22.5%)

Carbs

31.3g (11.36%)

Step 1

Wash the tuvar dal and soak it for half an hour.

Step 2

Cook the dal in a pressure cooker with water, salt, and turmeric powder for four whistles on medium flame.

Step 1

Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, dry red chilies, curry leaves, and hing. Fry for 15-20 seconds.

Step 2

Add green chilies, tomato, tamarind pulp, jaggery, peanuts, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the cooked dal and hot water to the tadka mixture. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.

Step 1

In a bowl, mix wheat flour, gram flour, salt, Kashmiri red chili powder, carom seeds, asafoetida, and oil.

Step 2

Add water gradually to form a soft dough. Roll out the dough and cut into small pieces or strips.

Step 3

Add the dhokli pieces to the simmering dal and cook until the dhokli is soft and cooked through.

Step 1

Garnish the dal dhokli with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Calories

315.0kcal (15.75%)

Protein

11.3g (22.5%)

Carbs

31.3g (11.36%)

Ensure the dough for dhokli is soft but not sticky for easy rolling and cutting.

Adjust the sweetness and tanginess by varying the quantity of jaggery and tamarind pulp.

Serve the dal dhokli immediately after cooking to enjoy its fresh flavors.

Can I use any other type of dal for this recipe?

Traditionally, tuvar dal is used for Gujarati Dal Dhokli, but you can substitute it with moong dal or masoor dal if needed.

How do I store leftover Dal Dhokli?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes, replace ghee with oil to make the recipe vegan.

What can I serve with Dal Dhokli?

Dal Dhokli is a complete meal on its own, but you can serve it with papad or a side salad for added texture.

Can I freeze Dal Dhokli?

It is not recommended to freeze Dal Dhokli as the dhokli may become soggy upon reheating.

Gujarati Dal Dhokli

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Ingredients

For Dal

For Tadka

For Dhokli

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

315.0kcal (15.75%)

Protein

11.3g (22.5%)

Carbs

31.3g (11.36%)

Sugars

5.5g (11%)

Healthy Fat

10.9g

Unhealthy Fat

5.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Gujarati Dal Dhokli

Prepare Dal

Prepare Tadka

Prepare Dhokli

Final Touch

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

315.0kcal (15.75%)

Protein

11.3g (22.5%)

Carbs

31.3g (11.36%)

Sugars

5.5g (11%)

Healthy Fat

10.9g

Unhealthy Fat

5.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

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Gujarati Dal Dhokli

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

For Dal

For Tadka

For Dhokli

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

315.0kcal (15.75%)

Protein

11.3g (22.5%)

Carbs

31.3g (11.36%)

Sugars

5.5g (11%)

Healthy Fat

10.9g

Unhealthy Fat

5.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Gujarati Dal Dhokli

Prepare Dal

Prepare Tadka

Prepare Dhokli

Final Touch

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

315.0kcal (15.75%)

Protein

11.3g (22.5%)

Carbs

31.3g (11.36%)

Sugars