Dhoka Dalna Recipe
Ingredients
1. Cholar Dal, chana dal, Bengal gram (1c)
2. green chilies (2)
3. tomatoes (2medium)
4. coriander powder (1tsp)
5. cumin seed powder (1tsp)
6. cumin seeds (1tsp)
7. grated ginger (1tsp)
8. oil (2 to 3 tbsp)
9. ghee (1tsp)
10. asafoetida (1tsp)
11. salt (to taste)
12. garam masala (1/2tsp)
13. chili powder (1tsp)
14. turmeric powder (1/2tsp)
Method of preparation:-
1. Take Bengal gram dal, wash it and soak it in water for about 4 to 6 hours. Drain water the dal and then make the paste of it by grinding it in a grinder.
2. Take a pan, place it over heat and then heat oil in it. Add cumin seeds, ginger paste, asafoetida, salt and turmeric powder in it. Now cook the grounded dal in it until it gets soft.
3. Take a dish, grease it with oil. Spread the cooked dal on the dish and lightly press it with spatula. Keep it to cool and then cut it into diamond or square shapes.
4. Heat the oil in pan and then fry the dhokas in it until they turn lightly brown in color. Then keep them aside. Take a grinder, put tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, coriander powder, chili powder, cumin seeds and turmeric powder in it and grind them to make puree.
5. Take a deep and heavy pan, place it over heat. Heat oil in it and add cumin seeds in it and then sauté puree in it. Then add water and salt in it and then keep it to simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Now add the fried dhokas and keep the curry to boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook the dhokas. Add garam masala and ghee in it . Now take off the pan from heat and serve the dish hot with rice.
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