DAL DHOKLI

Ingredients:

For The Dhokli

•  Wheat flour2 cups

•  Peanut1/3 cup, powdered

•  Sesame seeds1/4 cup, powdered

•  Red chili powder1 tsp

•  Turmeric powder1/2 tsp

•  Garam masala1/2 tsp

•  Coriander powder1 tsp

•  Ginger1 tsp, grated

•  Oil1 tbsp

•  Water1/2 cup

•  Salt to taste

For The Dal

•  Toor dal1 cup, boiled

•  Oil1 tbsp

•  Cinnamon stick1/2 inch

•  Cloves3 piece

•  Mustard seeds1 tsp

•  Cumin seeds1 tsp

•  Tomato1/2 cup, chopped

•  Ginger1 tsp , chopped

•  Green chilies1 piece, chopped

•  Curry leaves5 leaves

•  Peanut1/4 cup (optional)

•  Turmeric powder1/2 tsp

•  Red chili powder1 tsp

•  lemon juice1 tbsp

•  Sugar or jaggery1 tbsp

•  Coriander leaves (cilantro)1/2 cup, chopped

•  Salt to taste

Methods:

To Make Dhokli Of Dal Dhokli

1.   Grate ginger and finely ground the peanut and sesame seeds.

2.   In a bowl take wheat flour add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, ginger paste, oil, garam masala and mix it well.

3.   Add peanut & sesame seed powder and add water and knead it in dough. The should be a little harder than roti dough.

4.   Divide the dhokli dough into small round balls and on dusted board roll them as thin as you can.

5.   Now heat a tawa / pan and semi-roast dhokli on either sides.

6.   Let the roasted dhoklis rest for sometime and cut into square / diamond shapes.

To Make Dal Of Dal Dhokli

1.   Boil the toor dal in the presser cooker for about 10 min or till 3 whistles.

2.   In a pan add a tbsp of oil once the oil in heated add the mustard seed, cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick and let them temper.

3.   Once tempered add the chopped ginger, green chili and curry leaves. Saute for about a min till the raw flavor of the ginger is gone.

4.   Then add the peanut and tomato and again saute for about a minute till tomatoes are cooked well.

5.   Now add boiled dal and water and stir it . Then throw in all the spices like red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric powder and mix well all the ingredients.

6.   Let the dal boils for about 5 to 8 min.

7.   Once the dal is boiling throw in all prepared dhokli and cook for about 5 minutes on high flame.

8.     Gujarati Dal Dhokli is ready. Garnish it with the chopped coriander and serve hot.