American Makes Dal Dhokli 🇮🇳 | Homemade Indian Food | How To Make It | Cooking | Eating

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

Chickpea flour is high in protein and fiber.

toor dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and easier to digest.

In a large kadai, heat 1 tsp ghee and splutter the tempering.

Add 1 chopped tomato and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste; sauté until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

Add the cooked dal and 1½ cup water, mixing well to adjust the consistency as needed.

Stir in ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, and ¼ tsp garam masala.

Combine well, ensuring all spices are mixed thoroughly.

Add cooked peanuts, a small piece of jaggery, ¾ tsp salt, and 1 tsp lemon juice.

Once the dal comes to a boil, drop in the dhokli pieces and mix well.

Cover and boil for 10-15 minutes or until the dhokli is fully cooked.

Finally, add 2 tbsp chopped coriander and enjoy dal dhokli with hot steamed rice.

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