This being the first recipe of my blog, I thought it would be good to start with something authentic and very close to my heart.
This dish is not only tasty but equally healthy. We don't need any expertise to make this at home and it is a boon for working women. Too quick, too easy and too tasty. :)
There are 2 versions of dal dhokli - one Gujrati and one Rajathani. Today we will be learning how to make Rajathani Dal Dhokli. Generally the dal is made of only 2 dals but I prefer five combination dal (panchmel dal) as it is healthier and equally tasty with regards to the original version.
Ingredients:
For dhoklis:
1 cup - Wheat flour
1 tsp - Red Chilli powder
Salt - to taste
1/2 tsp - Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp - Fennel Seeds
1/2 tsp - Garam Masala powder
1 tsp - Ghee/Oil
1/4 tsp - Baking Soda (optional)
Water - as per need
For dal:
1/4 cup Toor Dal
1/4 cup Moong dal
1/4 cup Masoor Dal
1/4 cup Chana Dal
1/8 cup Hari Dal (half amount of other dals)
1 tbsp Ghee/Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
1 Onion (chopped)
1 Tomato (chopped)
2-3 Whole Red Chillies
1/2 tsp Red chilly powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt
Coriander leaves (chopped)
Mint leaves (chopped)
Method:
For Dhokli:
1. Take the wheat flour, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt, Fennel seeds and cumin seeds.
2. Add the ghee and water and knead everything into a smooth dough (not too loose or too tight). You can add in some baking powder for more soft dhoklis or eliminate this part.
3. Make small balls from the dough and press those balls with your palm to form thick discs.
4. Make an impression in the centre of the pressed wheat dough discs with your thumb.
5. Take a vessel and boil some water in it. Once the water is boiling for 5 minutes, add in your dhoklis and let them boil for 4-5 minutes.
6. Take out your dhoklis and keep them aside.
For dal:
1. Wash and soak all the dals together for 1-2 hours.
2. Drain the water and pressure cook the dals together in 4 cups of water with turmeric powder and salt.
3. Open the pressure cooker and mash the dals to form a smooth soup like consistency.
4. Take a heavy-bottomed pan. Heat the ghee and add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds along with the whole red chillies.
5. Once the seeds crack, add the chopped onions and saute for a few minutes.
6. When onions turn light yellow, add in the chopped tomatoes and again saute for 1-2 minutes.
7. Add the cooked dal, garam masala powder and red chilli powder and cook everything in simmer mode till the dal starts to boil.
8. Now, add the already prepared dhoklis to the cooking dal and let them cook for at least 15-20 minutes. You can put on the lid if you want.
9. Finally, put off the gas and server hot garnished with the coriander and mint leaves.
My variations:
- You can eliminate the step where you boil the dhoklis and can simply add the dhoklis directly to dal. It takes a bit longer to cook thoroughly but taste-wise, its just the same.
This dish is perfect for cold winters. Hope you liked the recipe and will try at your home. Do let me know your comments/suggestions.
Happy reading!
This dish is not only tasty but equally healthy. We don't need any expertise to make this at home and it is a boon for working women. Too quick, too easy and too tasty. :)
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| Rajasthani Dal Dhokli |
There are 2 versions of dal dhokli - one Gujrati and one Rajathani. Today we will be learning how to make Rajathani Dal Dhokli. Generally the dal is made of only 2 dals but I prefer five combination dal (panchmel dal) as it is healthier and equally tasty with regards to the original version.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Serves: 4 servings
For dhoklis:
1 cup - Wheat flour
1 tsp - Red Chilli powder
Salt - to taste
1/2 tsp - Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp - Fennel Seeds
1/2 tsp - Garam Masala powder
1 tsp - Ghee/Oil
1/4 tsp - Baking Soda (optional)
Water - as per need
For dal:
1/4 cup Toor Dal
1/4 cup Moong dal
1/4 cup Masoor Dal
1/4 cup Chana Dal
1/8 cup Hari Dal (half amount of other dals)
1 tbsp Ghee/Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
1 Onion (chopped)
1 Tomato (chopped)
2-3 Whole Red Chillies
1/2 tsp Red chilly powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt
Coriander leaves (chopped)
Mint leaves (chopped)
Method:
For Dhokli:
1. Take the wheat flour, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt, Fennel seeds and cumin seeds.
2. Add the ghee and water and knead everything into a smooth dough (not too loose or too tight). You can add in some baking powder for more soft dhoklis or eliminate this part.
3. Make small balls from the dough and press those balls with your palm to form thick discs.
4. Make an impression in the centre of the pressed wheat dough discs with your thumb.
5. Take a vessel and boil some water in it. Once the water is boiling for 5 minutes, add in your dhoklis and let them boil for 4-5 minutes.
6. Take out your dhoklis and keep them aside.
For dal:
1. Wash and soak all the dals together for 1-2 hours.
2. Drain the water and pressure cook the dals together in 4 cups of water with turmeric powder and salt.
3. Open the pressure cooker and mash the dals to form a smooth soup like consistency.
4. Take a heavy-bottomed pan. Heat the ghee and add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds along with the whole red chillies.
5. Once the seeds crack, add the chopped onions and saute for a few minutes.
6. When onions turn light yellow, add in the chopped tomatoes and again saute for 1-2 minutes.
7. Add the cooked dal, garam masala powder and red chilli powder and cook everything in simmer mode till the dal starts to boil.
8. Now, add the already prepared dhoklis to the cooking dal and let them cook for at least 15-20 minutes. You can put on the lid if you want.
9. Finally, put off the gas and server hot garnished with the coriander and mint leaves.
My variations:
- You can eliminate the step where you boil the dhoklis and can simply add the dhoklis directly to dal. It takes a bit longer to cook thoroughly but taste-wise, its just the same.
This dish is perfect for cold winters. Hope you liked the recipe and will try at your home. Do let me know your comments/suggestions.
Happy reading!
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