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Dhoka'r dalna is a typical Bengali niramish (without onion and garlic) delicacy. The word 'dhoka' means 'betrayal', so this dish is common on days when families eat a vegetarian fare, and trick themselves into believing the lentil cake, made flavourful with spices, coconut, peanuts, etc., is actually meat. Bengali Dhokar Dalna Vegan Recipe is a cake crafted from kinds of dal. The subsequent day, drain the water and grind the dals/lentils into a easy paste.
Dhokar Dalna (Instant Lentil Cake Curry) is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They are fine and they look fantastic. Dhokar Dalna (Instant Lentil Cake Curry) is something that I have loved my entire life.
To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook dhokar dalna (instant lentil cake curry) using 19 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Dhokar Dalna (Instant Lentil Cake Curry):
- Get 100 gm Instant Dhoka Mix
- Make ready 2 tsp ginger paste
- Prepare 1 tbsp Sabzi masala or Dum Aloo Masala
- Prepare 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Make ready 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
- Make ready 1/4 tsp Hing /asafoetida
- Take 1 tsp fennel seed powder
- Take 1/4 tsp garam masala
- Take 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- Make ready 2 potatoes cubed
- Get 1.5 tbsp green peas
- Get To taste salt and sugar
- Get 3 tbsp mustard oil
- Make ready 1 tbsp malai or cream
- Prepare 1 tsp ghee
- Get 1 tomato chopped
- Prepare 1 tbsp tomato puree
- Take 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
- Make ready 2 bay leaves
Dhokar dalna, or lentil cakes, are a staple of Bengali cuisine. The lightly spiced lentil cakes are made from chana dal and dried peas with spicy chilis and a blend of warm spices. Then, they are fried and simmered in a gravy-like, cardamom-spiced sauce. Serve these with a side of steamed rice.
Instructions to make Dhokar Dalna (Instant Lentil Cake Curry):
- Take the ready mix in a bowl and make a paste of it with 1/2 cup water.If using chana dal and matar dal,soak them overnight and grind and make a paste.Sprinkle fennel seeds,1 pinch hing and 1/2 tsp ginger paste.Also add salt to taste and pinch of sugar.Check salt content in ready mix.Then add if needed.Peel and cube potatoes.Steam or boil potatoes till nearly done.Heat 1 tbsp oil and sprinkle hing.Add the paste and toss till dry.Grease a plate and spread the dough.Cut into pieces.
- Heat oil and fry the potatoes.Then fry the lentil cakes till golden brown.Sprinkle cumin seeds and hing in leftover oil.When it crackles,add tomatoes and pinch of salt.Toss till soft.Add green peas and toss.Then add ginger paste,sabzi or aloo dum masala,fennel seed powder,tomato puree,turmeric,red chilli powder,salt and sugar to taste.Fry all.Add malai or cream and 1/2 cup water.Boil and add the dhoka or lentil cakes.Add 1/4 th cup water more as these cakes absorb water.
- Sprinkle chopped coriander and garam masala and toss.Serve Dhokar Dalna with steamed rice,jeera rice,luchi or any Indian flat bread.
Then, they are fried and simmered in a gravy-like, cardamom-spiced sauce. Serve these with a side of steamed rice. And of course, you can also make it on your stovetop- either way. Dhokar Dalna Recipe, Learn how to make Dhokar Dalna (absolutely delicious recipe of Dhokar Dalna ingredients and cooking method) About Dhokar Dalna Recipe: A delicious Bengali treat How to make Dhokar Dalna. Restaurant: Kava, Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Outer Ring Road.
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