Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 tsp

Turmeric powder

1 cup

Water

1 unit

Onion

chopped

1 tbsp

Oil

1 tsp

Sugar

0.25 tsp

Celery

0.25 tsp

Coriander powder

0.25 tsp

Rye

0.75 cup

Arhar dal

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 cup

Wheat flour

2 unit

Kokum

soaked in water, extract removed

1 tsp

Red chilli powder

Step 1
~4 min

In a bowl, combine wheat flour, salt, celery, and oil. Knead well to form a dough.

Step 2
~4 min

In a pressure cooker, add arhar dal, turmeric, and water. Cook until 3-4 whistles.

Step 3
~4 min

Mash the cooked dal well.

Step 4
~4 min

Heat oil in a pan.

Step 5
~4 min

Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 6
~4 min

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and a little water. Mix and cook for 1 minute.

Step 7
~4 min

Pour the tempering into the mashed lentils.

Key Technique: Tempering
Step 8
~4 min

Add kokum extract and 2-3 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer.

Step 9
~4 min

Roll out the dough into a thin circle.

Step 10
~4 min

Cut the dough into diamond shapes.

Step 11
~4 min

Add the diamond-shaped dumplings to the simmering lentils.

Key Technique: Simmering
Step 12
~4 min

Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.

Step 13
~4 min

Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with ghee.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red chili powder to your spice preference.

Ensure the dumplings are fully cooked before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with Kachumbar Salad and Masala Chas.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Kachumbar Salad
Masala Chas

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Maharashtra, India

Cultural Significance

Traditional home-style cooking.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weekday Dinner
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

65/100

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