Dal Dhokli
(Dumlpings in Lentil Curry)
Serves : 6 |
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Ingredients: |
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For Dal |
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Tuvar dal |
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1 cup |
Peanuts, soaked in water for 30
minutes |
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2 tbsp |
Cumin seeds |
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1 tsp |
Garlic Cloves,
chopped |
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5 |
Cocums |
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4 nos |
Turmeric powder |
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1/2 tsp |
Chilli powder |
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1/2 tsp |
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| For dhokli |
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| Wheat flour
(aata) |
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1 cup |
| Turmeric |
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1/2 tsp |
| Chilli powder |
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1/2 tsp |
| Asafetida |
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1/2 tsp |
| Oil. |
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| Salt to taste |
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Method of Preparation:
Boil the dal and the peanuts in a pressure cooker till soft. Keep aside. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, garlic, asafetida and finally, the boiled dal. Add cocum, turmeric powder, chilli powder, sugar and curry leaves. Boil and add salt to taste. To make the dhokli, mix the flour, salt, turmeric, chilli powder, asafetida and a little oil and make a stiff dough with water. Knead well and roll out into 10 cms discs. Cut the discs into diamonds or squares with a knife and drop them into the boiling dal mixture. When all the dhokli pieces are put in, boil the dal for a further 15 minutes on a low fire. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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