Ingredients
For Paste
2 cups Urad dal, soaked overnight, उड़द की दाल
1 cup Chana dal, soaked overnight, चना दाल
1 ½ inch Ginger (peeled & sliced) अदरक
3 no. Green chillies (less spicy & roughly chopped) हरी मिर्च
¼ tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
⅓ cup fresh Coriander leaves, roughly chopped, धनिया पत्ता
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
For Cooking Dal
2-3 tbsp Ghee, घी
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
1 no. Green chili (less spicy & cut into diagonally) हरी मिर्च
½ inch Ginger (peeled & roughly chopped) अदरक
1 ½ cups Chana dal, soaked overnight, चना दाल
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
3-4 cups Water, पानी
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
For Frying Dal Dhoka
Oil for frying, तलने के लिए तेल
1 cup Mustard oil, सरसों का तेल
For Tadka
2 tbsp Oil, तेल
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
1 inch Ginger (peeled & finely chopped) अदरक
2 no. Green chillies (less spicy & cut into diagonally) हरी मिर्च
1 heaped tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
1 tsp dry Mango powder, आमचूर पाउडर
1 cup Water, पानी
2 tsp Sugar, चीनी
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
For Dal Dhoka
Cooked dal, पकी हुई दाल
Prepared tadka, तैयार किया हुआ तड़का
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
2-3 tbsp fresh Coriander leaves, chopped, धनिया पत्ता
Fried dal vadi, तली हुई दाल की वड़ियाँ
1 tsp Lemon juice, नींबू का रस
Other Ingredients
Oil (for greasing) तेल
For Garnish
Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता
Process
For Paste
- In a bowl, add soaked urad dal, soaked chana dal, ginger, green chillies, degi red chili powder, turmeric powder, a pinch of asafoetida, fresh coriander leaves and salt to taste.
- Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it into a smooth paste.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Cooking Dal
- In a pressure cooker, add ghee, once it’s hot, add a pinch of asafoetida, green chili, ginger and saute it for a minute.
- Add chana dal, salt to taste, turmeric powder, water, salt to taste and mix it well.
- Cover it with a lid and give it 2-3 whistles on medium to high flames.
- Turn off the flames and leave it aside to depressurise the cooker.
- Mash the dal with the help of a wooden spoon or masher and keep it aside for further use.
For Steaming Dal Vadi
- Take steaming plates, grease it with some oil, pour a ladleful of prepared paste and spread it evenly.
- Transfer it to a steamer and cook it for 15-20 minutes on medium flames.
- Leave it aside to cool down the temperature.
- Demold the prepared Dal vadi and cut into a desired shape.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Frying Dal Dhoka
- In a non-stick kadai, add oil, mustard oil, once it’s smoky hot, add prepared dal vadi and fry them until golden brown.
- Transfer it to an absorbent paper and keep it aside for further use.
For Tadka
- In a pan, add oil, once it’s hot, add ginger, green chillies, degi red chili powder, dry mango powder and saute it for a minute.
- Add water, sugar, salt to taste and give it a quick boil.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Dal Dhoka
- In the same pressure cooker, add cooked dal and give it a quick boil.
- Add prepared tadka, salt to taste, fresh coriander leaves, fried vadi and let it boil for 5-6 minutes.
- Finish it with lemon juice and give it a good stir.
- Transfer it to a serving dish or bowl and garnish it with coriander sprig.
- Serve hot with steam rice.




















