Quinoa Dal Dhokli

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Nutritious
Quinoa Dal Dhokli
Recipe for a Comforting Indian Meal

Name: Nutritious ~Quinoa Dal Dhokli~ Recipe for a Comforting Indian Meal
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas); ¼ cup Moong dal (split yellow lentils); 3½ cups Water; ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; ¾ cup Whole wheat flour; ¼ cup Quinoa flour; ¼ teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain); ¼ teaspoon Red chilli powder; ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder; ¼ teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Oil; as needed Water; 1½ tablespoons Ghee; ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds; a pinch Asafoetida (hing); 6 to 8 Curry leaves; 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced; 1 Green chilli, slit; 1 Tomato, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon Tamarind pulp; 1 teaspoon Jaggery; 2 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves; 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

60 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

Ingredients

Vegetarian

Diet

Quinoa & lentil dal dhokli is a heart-warming Indian comfort dish reimagined for modern nutrition needs. The traditional Gujarati favourite gets a healthy boost with quinoa flour added to the dhokli dough, while two types of lentils add depth and protein. It’s nourishing, mildly spiced, and ideal for one-pot weekday meals.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

½ cupToor dal (split pigeon peas)

¼ cupMoong dal (split yellow lentils)

3½ cupsWater

½ teaspoonTurmeric powder

1 teaspoonSalt

¾ cupWhole wheat flour

¼ cupQuinoa flour

¼ teaspoonCarom seeds (ajwain)

¼ teaspoonRed chilli powder

¼ teaspoonTurmeric powder

¼ teaspoonSalt

1 teaspoonOil

as neededWater

1½ tablespoonsGhee

½ teaspoonMustard seeds

½ teaspoonCumin seeds

a pinchAsafoetida (hing)

6 to 8Curry leaves

1 teaspoonGinger, grated

1 teaspoonGarlic, minced

1Green chilli, slit

1Tomato, finely chopped

1 teaspoonTamarind pulp

1 teaspoonJaggery

2 tablespoonFresh coriander leaves

1 teaspoonLemon juice

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Cook the Lentils

Rinse toor and moong dal well and add to a pressure cooker with water, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 3–4 whistles until soft and creamy. Once done, whisk the cooked dal to a smooth consistency and set it aside while you prepare the other elements.

Step 1

Cook the Lentils

15 minutes

Step 2

Prepare the Dhokli Dough

8 minutes

Step 3

Roll and Cut the Dhokli

10 minutes

Step 4

Prepare the Tempering

5 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Always serve in a deep bowl so the dal remains soupy and warm.

Pairing Instructions

When pairing, add a side of papad or crisp salad for crunch.

Garnishing Instructions

Sprinkle coriander and drizzle a little ghee before serving.

Quinoa Dal Dhokli

Nutritious
Quinoa Dal Dhokli
Recipe for a Comforting Indian Meal

Ingredients

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Cook the Lentils

Description - Step 2

Prepare the Dhokli Dough

Description - Step 3

Roll and Cut the Dhokli

Description - Step 4

Prepare the Tempering

Description - Step 5

Combine Dal and Tempering

Description - Step 6

Add Dhokli and Simmer

Description - Step 7

Finish and Garnish

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Description - Step 1

Cook the Lentils

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Quinoa Dal Dhokli
Recipe for a Comforting Indian Meal

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Directions

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