Stuffed Potato Dal Dhokli
by Tarla Dalal
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Dal Dhokli is an all-time favourite dish made in Maharashtra and Gujarat, in which strips of wheat flour dough are cooked in a tongue-tickling dal.
In this exciting variant of the popular dish, the wheat flour dough is flattened and stuffed with a spicy and succulent potato mixture and then added to the dal. Kokum gives the dal a really tangy taste, while jaggery gives it a mild and enjoyable sweetness.
While a couple of flavour-enhancers like ginger and green chillies boost the taste of the dal further, a traditional tempering gives it an appetising aroma.
Cooking the stuffed wheat flour dumplings in the dal gives it a unique taste and texture. Indeed, the Stuffed Potato Dal Dhokli is a delicacy that none can resist, especially if served hot and fresh with a dollop of ghee.
Other dal dokhli variations Soya Methi Dal Dhokli , Methi Dal Dhokli and Dal Dhokli .
For the dal- Clean, wash and drain the dal.
- Combine the dal and 2 cups of hot water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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- Combine the cooked dal and 1 cup of hot water in a deep non-stick pan and blend it well using a hand blender till smooth.
- Add more 2½ cups of hot water and mix very well.
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- Place the deep non-stick pan on the flame , add the salt, kokum, lemon juice, jaggery, ginger-green chilli paste, chilli powder, cashewnuts, curry leaves and turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirirng occasionally.
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- Meanwhile, for the tempering, heat the ghee and oil in a small non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
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- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida , cinnamon, cloves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add this tempering to the dal, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirirng occasionally. Keep aside.
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For the stuffed dhoklis- Combine the potatoes, coriander, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, dried mango powder and salt in a deep bowl and mix very well.
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- Divde the mixture into 20 small rounds and keep aside.
- Combine the whole wheat flour, besan, salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds and oil in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-stiff dough using enough water.
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- Cover the dough with a lid and keep aside for atleast 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
- Roll out a portion of the dough into a 200 mm. (8”) diameter thin circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Cut the rolled portion into 50 mm. (2”) diameter circles with help of a cookie cutter or a sharp vati.
- Put a portion of the potato stuffing in the centre and bring all the sides together towards the centre to seal it and press it lightly.
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- Repeat steps 6 to 8 to make more stuffed dhoklis.
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How to proceed- Just before serving, boil the dal, once it starts boiling, add the stuffed dhoklis and coriander, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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- Serve immediately with ghee.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 435 cal |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59.4 g |
| Fiber | 6.6 g |
| Fat | 16.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 20.3 mg |
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