Quinoa Dal Dhokli | Healthy Dal Dhokli with Quinoa | Protein-Rich Gujarati Dhokli | Quinoa Dhokli Recipe
A wholesome twist on a traditional favorite—this quinoa dal dhokla brings together the comforting flavors of classic dal with the nutritious goodness of quinoa. The dhokli, traditionally made from wheat, is reimagined here using soft, thin quinoa rotis that are gently simmered in a spiced, tangy dal base. High in plant-based protein, fiber, and essential minerals, quinoa adds a light, nutty flavor and a healthful boost to this hearty dish. Warm, nourishing, and deeply satisfying, this quinoa dal dhokla is the perfect fusion of age-old comfort and modern nutrition—a soulful bowl that’s good for both the heart and the body.
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Soaking Time
Nil
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Makes
3
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup toovar dal
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup peanuts
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 pieces cinnamon sticks
- 4 lavang (cloves)
- ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 4 kadi pata (curry leaves)
- ½ tsp rai (mustard) seeds
- 1 tsp haldi (turmeric powder)
- Salt and Chilli powder to taste
- 2 cups water
- 2 pieces Kokum (soaked in water)
- 2 cup jaggery
- ¾ cup quinoa flour
- 1 tbsp wheat flour
- ¾ tbsp oil
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- Salt to taste
To be put in a pressure cooker
Other ingredients
For the dhokli
Water for making the dough
METHOD
- In a pressure cooker add the toovar dal, water and peanuts, and cook till done.
- In a vessel heat the oil, add the hing, curry leaves, mustard seeds, cinnamon sticks, lavang and saute for 15 seconds.
- Add the toovar dal mixture, haldi, water, kokum, jaggery, salt and chilli powder to taste.
- Cook for 4 minutes.
- Mix all the ingredients together and form a dough
- Make 2 rounds of the dough
- With the help of a little flour, roll out the and make thin chappatis
- Slice the chappatis vertically and horizontally.
- Place the dhoklis in the dal. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- They will automatically be cooked and you will get delicious dal dhokli.
- Serve hot with chopped tomato and cucumber.
