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Dhokar Dalna

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Author : shubhra...	Published On : Jul 1, 2009
Preparation Time: 70min	Recipe Type : Veg-Main
Cooking Time : 60 min	Standing Time : 60
Yield : 4 (4 servings)	Ingredient : Dall

Description : West Bengal Veg. Main course Dish.

Recipe of Dhokar Dalna
Ingredient Name	Unit	Quantity

Bengal Gram	cup	2
Asafetida	pinch	2
Bay Leaf	piece	3
corriander	tsp	1
Cumin Seeds	tsp	1/2
Garam masala	tsp	1/2
Ghee		as required
paste Ginger	tsp	1
Potato	piece	2 cut into 8
Red Chili Powder	tsp	1
Salt	to taste	as per taste
Sugar	tsp	1
Tomato	piece	3
Turmeric powder	tsp	1/2
Water	cup	6
Directions \| How to make Dhokar Dalna

Instructions 1. To prepare the Dhokas (fried lentil chunks), use ingredients from Bengal Gram to water. Rest of the ingredients is for the dalna (curry). 2. STEPS TO MAKE THE DHOKA: Wash and soak Bengal gram in six cups of water for about 4 to 6 hours. Drain water and grind in a mixer to a paste. 3. Heat two tbsp each of oil and ghee. Add asafetida, one tsp ginger paste, one tsp red chili powder. Pour the ground dal, salt, sugar and cook till soft but not fully dried. 4. Smear ghee (or butter) in a dish. Pour the cooked dal and spread evenly on the dish. Press lightly. Cool and cut the dhoka into cubes of one inch. 5. Heat two tbsp oil and fry the dhokas to light brown. Remove and keep aside. 6. Add little more oil to fry the potatoes, mixed with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp salt. Fry till light brown. Keep aside. 7. STEPS TO MAKE THE DALNA: Heat two tbsp oil and one tbsp ghee. Add half tsp cumin seeds, bay leaf. Fry for a minute till it stops spluttering. 8. Add turmeric, red chili powder, corriander and one tsp of grated ginger. Add tomatoes. Fry in medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes adding little water as required to prevent sticking. 9. Once the oil starts coming out, add two cups of water. Add the fried dhokas, and potatoes. Bring to boil. Put in garam masala . Reduce heat and simmer for ten minutes. 10. Serve hot with steamed basmati rice.

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