Dal Dhokli Recipe: Try This Delicious Gujarati Dish At Home

Last Updated:April 25, 2025, 08:07 IST

Dal Dhokli Recipe: Among Gujarat’s many culinary gems is Dal Dhokli, a comforting and traditional dish made by combining lentils with spiced, wheat flour-based dumplings

Gujarat is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, colourful traditions, and delectable cuisine. Among its many culinary gems are Dal Dhokli, a comforting and traditional Gujarati dish made by combining lentils with spiced, wheat flour-based dumplings. This wholesome one-pot meal is warm, mildly spicy, and deeply satisfying. Here’s a simple recipe you can try at home.

Ingredients

For the Dal:

• ½ cup toor (pigeon pea) dal
• 2½ cups water
• 2 tbsp peanuts (optional)
• 1 tbsp tamarind pulp (or lemon juice)
• 1 tbsp jaggery
• 1 finely chopped tomato
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste

For The Dhokli

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Water for the dough

For the Tempering

• 1 tbsp ghee or oil
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 6–7 Curry leaves
• 1–2 chopped green chillies

Recipe

1. Wash the toor dal and pressure cook it with turmeric and 1.5 cups of water for 3–4 whistles. Once cooled, mash the dal until smooth and set aside.
2. To prepare the dhokli, mix wheat flour with turmeric, red chilli powder, ajwain, salt, and oil.
3. Knead into a soft dough using water as needed. Rest it for 10 minutes, then roll out thin rotis and cut into small square pieces.
4. In a pan, heat ghee and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and chopped green chillies. Once they crackle, add tomatoes and sauté lightly.
5. Add the cooked dal, peanuts, tamarind pulp, jaggery, salt, and extra water as required. Bring it to a gentle boil.
6. Then add the dhokli pieces one by one, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until the dhokli is fully cooked.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a drizzle of ghee. Serve hot for a comforting Gujarati meal.