Dhokar Dalna - Indrani's recipes cooking and travel blog

Dhokar Dalna - Indrani's recipes cooking and travel blog

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This is a traditional recipe of West Bengal .The name "Dhoka" meaning in Bengali or Hindi is deception. This is actually a lentil curry but made in a very unusual way. I had earned many good review...

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Cooking tools:

  • Blender
  • Wok
  • Grater
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Plate
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stove
  • Spoon
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chana dal or Bengal gram dal ( soaked for minimum 4 to 5 hours)
  • Asafoetida (a pinch)
  • 1/2 tbsp. Cumin powder
  • 1/2 tbsp. Red chilly powder
  • 1 tbsp. Ginger grated
  • 2 Green chilies ( chopped finely)
  • 2 Potatoes (cut into big pieces optional)
  • 1 Onion ( grated)
  • 2 tbsp. Ginger paste
  • 1/2 tbsp. Cumin whole
  • 1 tbsp. Cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp. Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tbsp. Red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. All spice powder
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp. Oil
  • Salt to taste

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