Follow these steps for perfect results
Turmeric powder
Water
Onion
chopped
Oil
Sugar
Celery
Coriander powder
Rye
Arhar dal
Salt
to taste
Wheat flour
Kokum
soaked in water, extract removed
Red chilli powder
In a bowl, combine wheat flour, salt, celery, and oil. Knead well to form a dough.
In a pressure cooker, add arhar dal, turmeric, and water. Cook until 3-4 whistles.
Mash the cooked dal well.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and a little water. Mix and cook for 1 minute.
Pour the tempering into the mashed lentils.
Add kokum extract and 2-3 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer.
Roll out the dough into a thin circle.
Cut the dough into diamond shapes.
Add the diamond-shaped dumplings to the simmering lentils.
Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with ghee.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
Dough can be made ahead
Garnish with fresh coriander and a dollop of ghee.
Serve hot with Kachumbar Salad and Masala Chas.
A spiced buttermilk drink that complements the dish.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional home-style cooking.
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