By Garima Johar
June 13, 2025
Dal dhokli is a traditional Gujarati dish that is made with lentils and dumplings and is made with besan. For a typical rainy day, it is a warm and comforting meal that you must try.
For Dal: 2 cups Toor dal 3 cups water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste For The Dhokli: 1 cup besan Water Salt to taste
Rinse and soak toor dal for at least half an hour.
Add dal, water, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt in a cooker. Cook for 15-20 whistles.
Prepare the dhokli by kneading a dough with besan, water, and salt.
Make balls and roll them into ropes. Cut the ropes into small pieces and add to the cooked dal.
Let the dal simmer for a few minutes, and then serve hot.