Dal Dhokli / Varan Phala

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.