Dal Dhokli / Varan Phala

July 25, 2024

This Recipe is free from :

  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • tree nuts
  • dairy
  • casein
  • soy
  • egg
  • sesame
  • fish
  • shellfish

Ingredients -

For Dal -

  1. Tuvar Dal / Split pigeon pea - 1 cup
  2. Hing / Asafoetida - 1/2 Tsp
  3. Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp
  4. Mustard seeds - 1 TSP
  5. Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
  6. Curry leaves - 4-5
  7. Red chilli powder - 1 Tsp
  8. Maharashtrian goda masala - 1 TSP
  9. Tamarind paste - 1/2 TSP
  10. Jaggery - 1 TBSP
  11. Vegetable oil - 1 Tbsp
  12. salt to taste
  13. water to adjust consistency.

For Dhokli or Phala -

  1. Wheat Flour / Atta - 1/2 cup
  2. Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp
  3. Red chilli powder - 1/2 Tsp
  4. Cumin - Coriander seeds powder - 1/2 Tsp
  5. Vegetable oil - 1 Tsp
  6. Salt to taste .
  7. Water to knead the dough.

Method -

For Dough -

  1. Mix whole wheat flour , turmeric powder , chilli powder , coriander-cumin seeds powder , salt , 1/2 Tsp of oil. Mix well .. Add little water and knead a soft dough.
  2. Coat with 1/2 Tsp of oil. Cover and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Roll the dough into a medium size chapati of 1/2 MM thickness. Cut into diamond shaped pieces and keep aside.

For Dal -

  1. Wash the dal thoroughly , add 1/4 tsp hing powder , turmeric powder , 2 cups water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles on medium flame.
  2. For Tampering heat a pan on medium heat. Add oil. Once hot add mustard seeds , cumin seeds , after they tamper add hing powder.
  3. Add the boiled dal and mix well. Add water to adjust consistency.
  4. Add the rest of masalas , tamarind paste, jaggery and salt to taste. Add the cut dough pieces . Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro and freshly grated coconut. Serve hot with a side of pickle and papad.

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