Dal Dhokhli

Method

1. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, ginger, green chilli and curry leaves and saute till cumin seeds change colour. Add tomatoes, asafoetida and 2 cups water and mix.
2. Add split pigeon peas, tamarind, jaggery and add some more water and let it cook on low heat till the dal is completely mashed.
3. Take flour in a bowl, add white butter, salt and sufficient water and knead into a dough.
4. Divide into 2 equal portions and roll them out into thin rotis. Cut each roti into medium diamonds.
5. Add peanuts, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt to the dal and mix well.
6. Add the dough pieces and mix gently so they do not stick to each other.
7. Cook low heat till the dough pieces are well cooked.
8. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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