Soy-Free Dal Dhokli

Delight in the comforting flavors of *Soy-Free Dal Dhokli*, a hearty one-pot Indian meal that combines the richness of spiced toor dal (split pigeon peas) with tender, whole wheat dumplings. This wholesome dish is a soy-free twist on a Gujarati and Rajasthani classic, packed with warming spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala, and sweet-tangy notes from tamarind and jaggery. Each bite is bursting with flavor, enhanced by a tempering of curry leaves, mustard seeds, and asafoetida. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is a soulful blend of protein-rich lentils and nutritious wheat, making it both satisfying and balanced. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a splash of lemon juice, it’s best served piping hot for a truly authentic and comforting experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 4 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon Jaggery or brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and soak 1 cup of toor dal in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Step 2

In a pressure cooker, combine the soaked dal, 4 cups of water, and 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Cook on medium heat for 3 whistles. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

Step 3

Mash the cooked dal and set aside.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 0.5 teaspoon of carom seeds, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin powder, salt to taste, and water as needed to form a firm dough.

Step 5

Roll the dough into a thin sheet and cut it into diamond-shaped pieces, set aside.

Step 6

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add 0.5 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds. When they splutter, add 0.25 teaspoon of asafoetida and 10 curry leaves.

Step 7

Stir in 1 teaspoon of ginger paste, 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste, and 1 tablespoon of jaggery. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add the mashed dal to the pot and bring it to a boil. Add salt to taste.

Step 9

Gently add the dough pieces (dhokli) into the boiling dal. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking.

Step 10

Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the dhokli pieces are cooked through.

Step 11

Add 0.5 teaspoon of garam masala and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 12

Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1385.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1480.8

Total Fat 35.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2454.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.1g
Protein 62.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.5mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 3791.4mg	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: 20.8%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 63.1%