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HEALTHY DAL DHOKLI
- Natasha Kanade
- February 4, 2022
- Easy
- Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
For Dhokli:
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water to knead
- 1/2 tsp oil
For Dal:
- 1/4 cup cooked toor dal (split pigeon peas)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp oil
- Water as needed
Directions:
For Dhokli:
- Mix whole wheat / bajra flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, salt, and oil in a bowl.
- Knead into a firm dough using water. Roll the dough into a thin sheet and cut into diamond-shaped pieces.
- For Dal Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and chopped tomatoes.
- Cook until the tomatoes soften. 5.
- Add the cooked toor dal, water (to adjust consistency), and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the dhokli pieces into the simmering dal and cook for 5-7 minutes until the dhokli is soft.
- Turn off the heat, squeeze in lemon juice, and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Bajra Flour: Gluten-free, and supports heart health, digestion, blood sugar control, and weight management.
Toor Dal: Rich in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, aids in digestion and promotes muscle repair. - Veggies (Tomatoes, Coriander Leaves): High in antioxidants and vitamins, boost immunity, promote heart health, and support digestion.
- Spices (Turmeric, Red Chili Powder, Cumin, Mustard, Garam Masala, Coriander Powder): Improve digestion, have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and metabolism-boosting properties.
- Lemon Juice: Rich in vitamin C, boosts immunity and aids in digestion.