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.

Gujarati Dal Dhokli recipe

Stuck mid-recipe?

Chefadora AI has the answer - timers, swaps, step-by-step help.

Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
1hr 10min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

For Dal

  • tuvar dal
    tuvar dal
    1cup
  • water
    water
    2cup
  • Salt to taste
    Salt to taste
  • turmeric powder
    turmeric powder
    1/4tsp

For Tadka

  • ghee
    ghee
    2tbsp
  • cumin seeds
    cumin seeds
    1/2tsp
  • mustard seeds
    mustard seeds
    1/2tsp
  • fenugreek seeds
    fenugreek seeds
    1/4tsp
  • cloves
    cloves
    4clove
  • cinnamon stick
    cinnamon stick
    1
  • dry red chilli
    dry red chilli
    3
  • curry leaves
    curry leaves
    15sprigs
  • hing
    hing
    2pinch
  • green chilli
    green chilli
    2
  • tomato
    tomato
    1
  • tamarind pulp
    tamarind pulp
    2tbsp
  • jaggery
    jaggery
    2tbsp
  • peanuts
    peanuts
    2tbsp
  • coriander powder
    coriander powder
    1tsp
  • cumin powder
    cumin powder
    1/2tsp
  • turmeric powder
    turmeric powder
    1/4tsp
  • Kashmiri red chilli powder
    Kashmiri red chilli powder
    1tsp
  • hot water
    hot water
    2cup
  • Salt to taste
    Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves
    Coriander leaves

For Dhokli

  • wheat flour
    wheat flour
    1cup
  • gram flour (besan)
    gram flour (besan)
    1tbsp
  • salt
    salt
    1/2tsp
  • Kashmiri red chilli powder
    Kashmiri red chilli powder
    1/2tsp
  • carom seeds
    carom seeds
    1/2tsp
  • asafoetida (hing)
    asafoetida (hing)
    2pinch
  • oil
    oil
    2tsp
  • Water as required
    Water as required

How to make Gujarati Dal Dhokli

Prepare Dal

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

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

Prepare Tadka

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

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

Prepare Dhokli

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

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

Final Touch

  1. Step 1

    Garnish the dal dhokli with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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

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

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

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

FAQS

  1. 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.

  2. How do I store leftover Dal Dhokli?

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

  3. Can I make this recipe vegan?

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

  4. 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.

  5. Can I freeze Dal Dhokli?

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

triptibhalotia's profile picture
instagram

Tripti Bhalotia

(@triptibhalotia)

Welcome to my Chefadora Page — where flavors meet comfort! I’m Tripti, your culinary guide sharing simple, soulful recipes from savory bites to sweet indulgences.

...
chefadora
© 2025 Chefadora Pty Ltd, All Rights Reserved

Marnirni-apinthi Building, Lot Fourteen,
North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000
Australia
Recipe Questions?