ઢોકળી (Dal Dhokli)

One-pot dish of spiced whole wheat dumplings simmered in lentils.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 tbsp oil

Method

1. Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric and set aside.
2. Mix flour, turmeric, chili powder, salt and knead into a dough.
3. Roll the dough, cut into diamond shapes, and fry lightly in oil.
4. Add tempering of mustard and cumin seeds to dal; simmer.
5. Add the fried dumplings to simmering dal.

Chef's tips

• Make the dough firm but not too hard.
• Ensure dal is well-cooked before adding dumplings.