Stuffed Potato Dal Dhokli Recipe | How To Make Stuffed Potato Dal Dhokli

Stuffed Potato Dal Dhokli is a flavorful and hearty Indian dish that combines soft wheat flour dumplings (dhokli) stuffed with a spiced potato filling, cooked in a rich and flavorful dal (lentil soup). This dish is commonly found in Gujarati and Rajasthani cuisines, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures with the warmth of the dal and the delightful bite of the stuffed dhokli.

Here’s how you can make Stuffed Potato Dal Dhokli:

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Stuffed Potato Dal Dhokli Recipe | What Is The Recipe Of Stuffed Potato Dal Dhokli

Cuisine Indian

Author Rashmi Sharma

Ingredients

For The Dal

• 1 cup toovar arhar dal
• salt to taste
• 5 kokum soaked for 15 minutes and drained
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped jaggery gur
• 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 3 tbsp broken cashewnuts kaju
• 10 curry leaves kadi patta
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder haldi
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds jeera
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds rai / sarson
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida hing
• 1 stick cinnamon dalchini
• 2 cloves laung / lavang

For The Stuffing

• 1/2 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
• 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander dhania
• 1/4 tsp chilli powder
• a pinch of turmeric powder haldi
• 1/4 tsp coriander-cumin seeds dhania-jeera powder
• 1/4 tsp dried mango powder amchur
• salt to taste

For The Dough

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour gehun ka atta
• 3/4 tbsp besan bengal gram flour
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder haldi
• a pinch of carom seeds ajwain
• 1/2 tbsp oil
• whole wheat flour gehun ka atta for rolling

Other Ingerdients

• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander dhania

For Serving

• ghee

Instructions

For the dal

1. Clean, wash and drain the dal.
2. Combine the dal and 2 cups of hot water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
4. Combine the cooked dal and 1 cup of hot water in a deep non-stick pan and blend it well using a hand blender till smooth.
5. Add more 2½ cups of hot water and mix very well.
6. Place the deep non-stick pan on the flame , add the salt, kokum, lemon juice, jaggery, ginger-green chilli paste, chilli powder, cashewnuts, curry leaves and turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirirng occasionally.
7. Meanwhile, for the tempering, heat the ghee and oil in a small non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
8. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida , cinnamon, cloves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
9. Add this tempering to the dal, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirirng occasionally. Keep aside.

For the stuffed dhoklis

1. Combine the potatoes, coriander, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, dried mango powder and salt in a deep bowl and mix very well.
2. Divde the mixture into 20 small rounds and keep aside.
3. Combine the whole wheat flour, besan, salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds and oil in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-stiff dough using enough water.
4. Cover the dough with a lid and keep aside for atleast 15 minutes.
5. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
6. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 200 mm. (8”) diameter thin circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
7. Cut the rolled portion into 50 mm. (2”) diameter circles with help of a cookie cutter or a sharp vati.
8. Put a portion of the potato stuffing in the centre and bring all the sides together towards the centre to seal it and press it lightly.
9. Repeat steps 6 to 8 to make more stuffed dhoklis.

How to proceed

1. Just before serving, boil the dal, once it starts boiling, add the stuffed dhoklis and coriander, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
2. Serve immediately with ghee.

Tips & Variations:

• Add Spices to Taste: You can customize the spice levels by adding more green chilies or red chili powder to the dal or the potato filling.
• Vegetarian Option: The recipe is already vegetarian, but you can add other veggies like carrot, peas, or corn to the potato stuffing to make it more colorful and nutritious.
• Make Ahead: You can prepare the dal and stuffing in advance, and just cook the dhoklis when ready to serve.
• Gravy Consistency: Adjust the consistency of the dal as per your preference; you can make it thicker or more liquid by adding more or less water.

Health Benefits:

• Dal: Rich in protein and fiber, dal provides essential nutrients and helps with digestion.
• Potatoes: A good source of carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins. The spices used in the stuffing have digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Whole Wheat Flour: Provides fiber and essential nutrients, making the dish more wholesome and filling.

Stuffed Potato Dal Dhokli is a comforting and filling dish that combines the best of flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy meal or family gathering.