Name: Gujarati Guvar Dhokli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 125 g Cluster Beans, stringed and cut into 1-inch pieces; ¼ cup Whole Wheat Flour, for making dhokli; 1 tbsp Gram Flour, for binding dhokli; 1½ tbsp Cooking Oil, divided; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Carom Seeds, crushed, helps in digestion of cluster beans; ¼ tsp Ground Turmeric, divided; ¾ tsp Red Chilli Powder, divided; ½ tsp Ground Coriander-Cumin Blend; ½ tbsp Jaggery, crushed; 1 cup Water, warm; ¾ tsp Salt, divided

45 mintotal

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Medium
Spice: Medium

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Method

Prepare the Dhokli dough by mixing whole wheat flour, gram flour, a pinch of turmeric, a portion of the red chilli powder, carom seeds, a pinch of salt, and a dash of oil. Knead into a firm dough using a little water. Shape into small flat discs and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the chopped cluster beans and sauté for 2 minutes.
2 min
Add the remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander-cumin powder, and salt. Mix well so the beans are coated with the spices.
Pour in the measured warm water and bring it to a rolling boil. Drop the prepared dhokli pieces into the boiling liquid one by one.
Add jaggery and gently stir. Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 3 whistles on medium heat.
Let the pressure release naturally. Open and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

How to tell it's done

Soft, pillowy wheat dumplings mixed with tender green beans in a sweet, spicy, and tangy semi-thick broth.

Getting it right

Tip

Do not stir vigorously after adding the dhoklis, or they will break and turn the curry into a mushy paste.

What to serve it with

Best enjoyed steaming hot with Bajra Bhakri or soft Phulkas, alongside a glass of Masala Chaas.

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