How long does Dal Dhokli take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dal Dhokli serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dal Dhokli vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Dal Dhokli?

¾ cup Toor Dal, ½ cup Wheat Flour, 3 tbsp Besan Flour, 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp, 2 tsp Jaggery, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dal Dhokli?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Dal Dhokli?

About 225 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dal Dhokli

Name: Dal Dhokli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ¾ cup Toor Dal; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2½ cup Water; ½ cup Wheat Flour; 3 tbsp Besan Flour; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Oil; ¼ cup Water; 2 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 pinch Asafoetida; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp; 2 tsp Jaggery; 1½ cup Water; For Garnish Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

50 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as dal dhokda · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dal

Curries & Gravies Dal One-pot meals

Dal dhokli: spiced wheat and besan dough pieces simmered in toor dal with tamarind and jaggery. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 50 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

6 people

Toor Dal¾ cup
Salt2¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder1¼ tsp
Water4¼ cup
Wheat Flour½ cup
Besan Flour3 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder¾ tsp
Asafoetida2 pinch
Oil1 tbsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit2
Tamarind Pulp1 tbsp
Jaggery2 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	225kcal	1350kcal
Protein	8g	48g
Carbohydrate	29g	173g
Fat	8.9g	53g
Fibre	5.8g	35g
Sugar	2.5g	15g

Cookd masalas for toor dal

Method

1
Wash and soak the dal for 30 mins. Add into a pressure cooker with salt, turmeric powder and water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
Toor DalSaltTurmeric PowderWater
2
Knead a stiff dough with atta, besan and the spices. Roll out into thin sheets and cut into large diamond shapes/ strips.
Wheat FlourBesan FlourSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderAsafoetidaOilWater
3
In a pot, heat ghee and splutter the mustard seeds. Add the cumin seeds, garlic, curry leaves and slit green chillies, asafoetida. Mix it well. Add chilli and turmeric powder and mix it well.
GheeMustard SeedsCuminGarlicCurry leavesGreen ChilliAsafoetidaRed Chilli PowderTurmeric Powder
4
Add the cooked dal and adjust the consistency with water, if needed. Add salt and mix it well.
Salt
5
Add the tamarind and jaggery. Mix it well. Add water, mix it well and bring the mixture to a boil.
Tamarind PulpJaggeryWater
6
Add the dough triangles and simmer for 10 mins until cooked.
7
Finish with chopped coriander leaves.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Dal Dhokli take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dal Dhokli serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dal Dhokli vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dal Dhokli spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Dal Dhokli?: ¾ cup Toor Dal, ½ cup Wheat Flour, 3 tbsp Besan Flour, 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp, 2 tsp Jaggery, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dal Dhokli?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Dal Dhokli?: About 225 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.