Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Dhokla Toor Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup toor dal
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 cup whole wheat flour
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- • 1 tbsp jaggery, grated
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and water until soft, then whisk until smooth.
2
Phase 2
Knead the whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and a little oil into a stiff dough, roll it thin, and cut into diamond-shaped pieces.
3
Phase 3
Bring the dal to a boil with the tamarind paste, jaggery, salt, and 2 extra cups of water.
4
Phase 4
Slide in the dhokli pieces and simmer 15 minutes, stirring gently so they do not stick.
5
Phase 5
Heat the oil, pop the mustard seeds, and pour over the dal.
6
Phase 6
Simmer 5 more minutes and serve hot.