RAJASTHANI DAL DHOKLI

Tried this yummy rajasthani recipe from Manjula's space for PotluckParty by Jagruti.

INGREDIENTS :

For dhokli :

Wheat flour-1 cup 
Chilly powder-1 tsP
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp 
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp 
Salt To taste

For Dal  :

Toor dal-1/2 cup 
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp 
Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp 
Tomato -1 
Chilly powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp 
Coriander powder-1/2 tsp 
Cumin powder-1/2 tsp 
A pinch of Asafeotida
Curry leaves
Salt To taste

For Garnishing

Ghee
Onion -1 no (chopped)
Coriander leaves 
Lemon juice

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

 For Dhokli

1. In bowl ,knead wheat flour, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, oil well with sufficient amount of water to make a stiff and smooth dough.
2. Divide the dough to small balls , press them like a disc .
3. With the help of your thumb make a hole in the center of the disc.
4. Spread them in a plate separately.
5. Cover them with a cloth to avoid them to dry off.

For Dal

1. Pressure cook the toor dal  and chopped tomatoes  together for 3 whistles. 
2. Once done,mash dal well .
3. In a pan, heat oil .Add mustard seeds , cumin seeds, curry leaves .
4. Once they splutter ,add red chilli powder , turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder .Then add 1/2 cup of water  .
5. When it starts boiling, add the mashed dal and sufficient amount of water to make the dal thin .
6. Add salt to taste.
7. Cook for a thin consistency .

For Dal dhokli

1. Now add the prepared dhoklis to the boiling  dal and cook them in simmer for atleast 15-20 min.
2. Cook till the dhokli  is well cooked.
3. Garnish it with coriander leaves and turn off the stove.
4. Serve with some ghee , lemon juice , chopped onions and coriander leaves chopped.