How to Make Daal Dhokli

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a firm dough using enough water.

   Roll out each portion into thin chapatis (approximately 200 mm. (8”))., Gently cook each chapati until light brown spots appear on both the sides.,,,, Remove and blend it till smooth using a hand blender and keep aside., Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, cloves, cinnamon, bayleaf, round red chillies and asafoetida, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.,, Keep aside.,,,
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   Step 2: Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.

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   Step 3: Heat a non-stick tava (griddle).

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   Step 4: Cool and cut each chapati into diamond or square shapes and keep aside.

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   Step 5: wash and drain the dal.

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   Step 6: Combine the dal and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

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   Step 7: Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.

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   Step 8: Heat the ghee and oil in a deep kadhai.

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   Step 9: Add the dal

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    Step 10: 3½ cups of water

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    Step 11: jaggery

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    Step 12: turmeric powder

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    Step 13: lemon juice

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    Step 14: green chillies

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    Step 15: chilli powder

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    Step 16: ginger

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    Step 17: peanuts and salt and mix well.

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    Step 18: Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes while stirring once in between.

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    Step 19: Before serving

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    Step 20: boil the dal and slowly add the dhokli pieces one by one

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    Step 21: and mix gently.

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    Step 22: Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes

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    Step 23: while stirring occasionally.

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    Step 24: Serve hot garnished with coriander.

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