Gujarati Dal Dhokli Recipe At Home || दाल ढोकली || ઘરે દાળ ઢોકળી કેવી રીતે બનાવવી

Dal Dhokli is one of the most favorite dishes of all Gujaratis. A perfect combination of spiced whole wheat flour dhoklis simmered in Gujarati dal. This delicious Gujarati specialty makes a hearty meal. The sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors of this one-pot meal will definitely be a jot at your home.

Dal dhokli is a Sunday morning delight in most traditional Gujarati households! A perfect combination of spiced whole wheat flour dhoklis simmered in Gujarati dal, traditional Gujarati dal dhokli can be classified as a sumptuous one-dish meal, but you could also serve it with rice to make it all the more tasty and wholesome.

In this dal dhokli recipe, dal is exactly the same as Gujarati khatti meethi dal. while dhokli is made from whole wheat flour aka chapati atta. The dough is made from atta with few spices. Then rolled into a thin circle and cut into diamond shapes. Then added into simmering dal and cooked till it is soft and not raw anymore.

Dal dhokli is an all-time favorite dish made in Maharashtra and Gujarat. The traditional  Gujarati dal dhokli recipe is quite lengthy yet the outcome is tasty and amazing and worth every effort.  The Dal dhokli makes a perfect dish meal along with kachumabr salad for dinners or a lazy Sunday afternoon lunch. Let's see how to make perfect and tasty dal dhokli recipe step by step.

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

15 Minutes

40 Minutes

55 Minutes

Author: Creative Baby

Recipe Type: Dinner or Lunch

Cuisine: Gujarati (Indian)

Serving: 5 Persons

Ingredients

For The Dhokli

• 1 cup whole  wheat flour(gehun ka atta)
• 1/2 cup besan
• 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder(Haldi)
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tbsp asafoetida(hing)
• 
  

For The Dal Dhokli

• 1 cup toor dal
• salt to taste
• 6 to 7 curry leaves 
• 1/4 tbsp mustard seeds  (rai)
• 1/4 tbsp cumin seeds(Jeera)
• 1-inch cinnamon stick(dalchini)
• 3 cloves(Laung)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped tomato
• 1 tbsp green chili and ginger paste
• 1/2 tbsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder(Haldi)
• 1/4 tbsp asafoetida(hing)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup raw peanuts
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
• salt to taste 

For Serving Dal Dhokali

• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• papad

How To Make Dal Dhokli

      

Step1

Wash Toor dal under running cold water till water runs clear. than take dal into pressure cooker add salt and water. Cover with the lid and let it cook for 5 to 6 whistles. then turn off the stove. 

Step 2

Let the pressure cooker go down by itself.

Step 3

To begin making the Dal dhokli, we will first combine the whole wheat flour and besan for the dhokli in a large bowl. 

Step 4

Now add turmeric powder, salt, red chili powder, asafoetida, and oil into the flour and knead by adding a little water at a time to make a firm and smooth dough.

Step 5

Cover the dough with a lid and keep aside for at least 15 minutes.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 6 portions. Roll each portion into very thin rounds, tossing on flour to prevent it from sticking.

Step 7

Cut all the rolled portions into a diamond shape. and keep it aside.

Step 8

Heat oil in a large pan on medium heat.

Step 9

Now add cloves, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves and allow it to crackle.

Step 10

Now add chopped tomato, raw peanuts, green chilli, and ginger paste. saute it for a minute.

Step 11

Now add red chili powder, salt, coriander powder, turmeric, and sugar as per taste. saute it for a minute.

Step 12

Now bland boiled all well-using hand blender till smooth. Add more 2 cups of water and mix it very well.

Step 13

Add that blend dal into the pan. mix it well. Add lemon juice and boiled it for a while. Now add readymade dhokli into dal. So make sure to add a few at a time and after adding stir it once. Then add a few more and stir. Continue till all the dhokli are added.

Step 14

Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes and don’t forget to stir in between. If needed add some more water. Taste one dhokli piece and if it is cooked mean you don’t feel raw then switch off the stove.

Step 15

Lastly, add chopped coriander leaves and mix. served it immediately with chopped onions and papad.

Note

• Add the dhoklis one by one into the dal, otherwise, they could coagulate to form one big lump.
• Add more water if the dal thickens while simmering.

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