Make Dal Dhokli To Enjoy A Protein-Rich, Gujarati Meal

By Garima Johar

October 31, 2025

With ingredients like toor dal and besan, dal dhokli is known to be a high-protein recipe. If you want to try a healthy Gujarati dish, you must go for dal dhokli. Pair it with thepla, rice, or roti for a balanced meal.

Ingredients

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

Step 1

Rinse and soak toor dal for at least half an hour.

Step 2

Add soaked dal, water, and all the spices to a pressure cooker. Cook for 15-20 whistles.

Step 3

Prepare dhokli by kneading a dough with besan, water, and salt.

Step 4

Make small balls and roll them into ropes. Cut the ropes into pieces and add them to the cooked dal.

Step 5

Let the dal simmer for a few minutes, and then serve it hot.