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A comforting one-pot meal from Gujarat where tender whole wheat dumplings are simmered in a sweet, tangy, and spicy lentil curry. It's a wholesome dish that's both hearty and flavorful.
For 4 servings
Pressure Cook the Dal
Prepare the Dhokli Dough
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A comforting one-pot meal from Gujarat where tender whole wheat dumplings are simmered in a sweet, tangy, and spicy lentil curry. It's a wholesome dish that's both hearty and flavorful.
This gujarati recipe takes 65 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 443.19 calories per serving with 16.5g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Simmer the Dal Base
Shape and Cook the Dhokli
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
Finish and Serve
Add vegetables like drumsticks, sweet potato, or yam chunks to the dal while it simmers for extra nutrition and texture. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
To make a Jain-friendly version, omit the ginger and use raw banana instead of tomato for a similar texture.
Increase the amount of green chilies in the paste and add a slit green chili to the tempering for extra heat.
Sauté the tempering ingredients in the Instant Pot on 'Sauté' mode. Add the soaked dal, water, and spices, then pressure cook. Release pressure, add the flavorings (jaggery, kokum), bring to a simmer, and then add the dhokli pieces. Cook on 'Sauté' mode for 10-12 minutes until done.
The combination of toor dal (pigeon peas) and whole wheat flour provides a substantial amount of protein, essential for muscle building, repair, and overall body function.
With whole grains and lentils as its base, this dish is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes gut health, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
The complex carbohydrates from the whole wheat dhokli and dal are digested slowly, providing a steady release of energy that keeps you feeling full and energized for longer.
Dal Dhokli is a good source of important minerals like iron, magnesium, potassium, and folate, which are vital for blood production, nerve function, and heart health.
One serving of Dal Dhokli (approximately 450g or 2 cups) contains around 450-500 calories, depending on the amount of ghee and jaggery used. It is a complete meal providing carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
Yes, Dal Dhokli is a very healthy and balanced one-pot meal. It's rich in plant-based protein from lentils, complex carbohydrates and fiber from whole wheat flour, and contains essential vitamins and minerals from the spices and vegetables.
This usually happens for two reasons: the dough was too soft, or the dal was not boiling when you added the dhokli. Ensure your dough is firm and stiff, and always drop the pieces into vigorously boiling dal to set their shape instantly.
Absolutely. You can cook the soaked dal in a regular heavy-bottomed pot. It will take longer, about 45-60 minutes, for the dal to become completely soft. Cover the pot and stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
Store leftover Dal Dhokli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. The dish will thicken considerably. To reheat, add a splash of hot water to the pot and gently heat on the stovetop until warmed through, stirring to prevent sticking.
Traditional Dal Dhokli is not gluten-free due to the whole wheat flour. You can try making the dhokli with a mix of gluten-free flours like jowar (sorghum), bajra (pearl millet), and besan, but the texture will be different and more delicate.