Low Fat Dal Dhokli

Dive into the comforting flavors of **Low Fat Dal Dhokli**, a wholesome one-pot meal hailing from Gujarati and Rajasthani cuisine. This lighter take on the traditional dish combines protein-packed *toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)* with tender diamond-shaped dumplings made from *whole wheat flour*. Seasoned with a medley of spices like *turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala*, and aromatics including *ginger, garlic, and curry leaves*, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal oil. Perfectly satisfying yet heart-healthy, this dish is simmered to perfection and finished with a zesty splash of *lemon juice* and fresh *coriander leaves*. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this vegetarian comfort food is best served warm and pairs beautifully with a side of pickles or crunchy papad. Ideal for weeknight dinners or lazy weekend meals, it’s a delicious way to enjoy traditional Indian flavors in a low-fat, nourishing form.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 inch piece, grated Ginger
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 finely chopped Green chili
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons, chopped Fresh coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon or to taste Salt
• 5 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under cold water, then soak it in 2 cups of water for 30 minutes. Drain the soaking water.

Step 2

In a pressure cooker, add soaked dal, turmeric powder (1 teaspoon), and 3 cups of water. Cook for 3 whistles or until dal is soft. Mash the dal and set aside.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, salt (0.5 teaspoon), turmeric powder (0.5 teaspoon), and red chili powder (0.5 teaspoon).

Step 4

Gradually add water to the flour mixture and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Roll out the dough into thin discs and cut each disc into diamond-shaped pieces. Set these dhokli pieces aside.

Step 6

In a large pot, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 7

Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chili. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

Step 8

Combine mashed dal with the seasoning and add 2 cups of water, red chili powder (0.5 teaspoon), coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well.

Step 9

Bring the dal mixture to a boil. Gently add the prepared dhokli pieces into the boiling dal, stir carefully to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until dhoklis are cooked through and tender.

Step 11

Add lemon juice and half of the chopped coriander leaves. Stir well and adjust salt as needed.

Step 12

Garnish with the remaining coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1623.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1238.4

Total Fat 13.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2454.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.1g	0%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 64.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348.2mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 3798.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.0%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 71.2%