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Bengali Style Dhokar Dalna Recipe (Spiced Lentil Cakes in Tomato Gravy Recipe)
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Bengali Style Dhokar Dalna Recipe (Spiced Lentil Cakes in Tomato Gravy Recipe)

A vegetarian Bengali Recipes recipe with chana dal (bengal gram dal), white urad dal (whole), inch ginger - grated. Ready in 3h 45m, serves 4.

Curated byAnanya Chatterjee🇮🇳

Calories
900kcal
Estimated Cost
₹500-650
Carbs97g
Protein47g
Fats36g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

14 steps
  1. 1

    We begin making the Bengali Style Dhokar Dalna Recipe (Spiced Lentil Cakes in Tomato Gravy Recipe) by soaking the dal for at least three hours

    tomato - blanched and pureed(1)
  2. 2

    Then into the grinder, add all the ingredients along with the dal and little water and grind it into a smooth rice batter consistency

  3. 3

    Pour the batter into the Dhokla Pan and steam it for about 30 minutes

  4. 4

    Till it is firm and not sticky

    inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)(1)
  5. 5

    Place it outside and let it cool

  6. 6

    Cut into diamonds and pan fry them using a shallow frying pan till it is brown and crisp on either side

  7. 7

    Next for the gravy blanch the tomatoes in boiling water over a sauce pan for about 2 minutes

    tomato - blanched and pureed(1)
  8. 8

    Then remove the skin and blitz it in a mixer to a smooth puree

  9. 9

    Heat a kadai with oil and add ingredient along with the ginger that are mentioned in the seasoning list

    inch ginger - grated(1/2)inch ginger - grated(1)
  10. 10

    Let it sauté for few minutes

  11. 11

    Then add the tomato puree, along with all the spice and sauté till the raw smell goes away

    tomato - blanched and pureed(1)
  12. 12

    Add 1 cup water and let it simmer for about 20 minutes

  13. 13

    Once done add in the cakes and can served by sprinkling chopped coriander leaves

    green chilli - chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)
  14. 14

    Serve the Bengali Style Dhokar Dalna Recipe (Spiced Lentil Cakes in Tomato Gravy Recipe) along with Hot Phulka to enjoy your meal

    tomato - blanched and pureed(1)

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