Dhokar Dalna Recipe | Authentic Bangladeshi Lentil Cake Curry

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram), soaked overnight
• 1/2 cup water (for grinding dal)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup canola oil (for frying and cooking)
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)