Traditional Maharashtrian Chakolya Recipe | Comforting One-Pot Meal Chakolya | Varanfal | Dal Dhokli is a traditional Maharashtrian dish similar to Gujrati Dal Dhokli but with its unique regional touch.It’s a comforting and hearty one-pot meal where spiced wheat flour dumplings (dhokli) simmered in a sweet,tangy and mildly spicy lentil stew or lentil soup(dal).

This comforting one-pot meal is known for its rich & bursting flavors of typical Maharashtrian cuisine.Enjoying chakolya is not just about the taste but also about the connection to Maharashtrian culinary traditions and the comfort of homemade food.

Variations

Chakolya can have regional variations in Maharashtra, with some versions including different types of lentils like toor dal or moong dal or masoor dal or vegetables based on local preferences and seasonal availability.For sourness you can add tomatoes or tamrind paste or soaked kokum/aamsul.Also for sweetness jaggery or sugar can be added.

The level of spiciness,sourness and sweetness can also be adjusted to taste.

Serving

Serve the Chakolya hot,garnished with additional coriander leaves & with drizzle of desi ghee.It can be enjoyed on its own or with a side of yogurt,papad or pickle.

Chakolya is a wholesome and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy meal.Enjoy the rich,comforting flavors of this traditional Maharashtrian delicacy!

Nutritional Value

Chakolya is a balanced & nutritious dish, combining the protein from lentils, the fiber and vitamins from vegetables, and the carbohydrates from the wheat dough. It is a wholesome meal often enjoyed with a side of pickle or yogurt.

For more such Maharashtrian Recipes just go through the recipes mentioned below;

• Palakache Varan
• Patal Palakachi Bhaji
• Urdachi Amti
• Masoor Dal Amti
• Maas Wadi
• Patodya

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Traditional Maharashtrian Chakolya Recipe | Comforting One-Pot Meal

course : main,meal,dinner

cuisine : maharashtrian

prep : 20 minutes

cook : 15 minutes

total : 35 minutes

servings : 4-5

author : suchita pradeep satpute

Ingredients :

For Preparing Dal

• ½ cup Toor Dal / तूर डाळ
• ¼ cup Moong dal / मूंग डाळ
• ¼ tsp Haldi / हळद
• ¼ tsp Hing / हिंग
• Water for cooking

For Tempering Dal

• 1 tsp Jeera / जिरा
• ½ tsp Mustard seeds / मोहरी
• 4-5 Dry Red Chillies / सुकी लाल मिरची
• Curry leaves / कडीपत्ता
• 4-5 Green chillies / हिरवी मिरची
• 1 tbsp Sliced Dry Coconut / सुक खोबरं
• 6-7 Cloves of Garlic / लसून
• 1 tsp Chilli Powder / लाल मिरची पावडर
• 4-5 Pieces of Aamsul soaked in water / भिजवलेले आमसूल
• 1 tbsp Grated Jaggery / गुळ
• Salt to taste / मीठ
• Freshly chopped Coriander / कोथिंबीर
• Desi ghee for serving / गावठी तूप
• Cooking Oil for tempering

For Preparing Dhokli

• 1 cup Wheat flour / गव्हाचे पीठ
• ¼ cup Besan / Chana dal flour / हरभरा डाळीचे पीठ
• Pinch of Hing / हिंग
• ¼ tsp Haldi / हळद
• 1 tsp Red chilli powder / लाल मिरची पावडर
• 1 tsp Carom seeds / ओवा
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Cooking Oil

Step by step method of preparing Traditional Maharashtrian Chakolya Recipe | Comforting One-Pot Meal

For Preparing the Dal

• Wash the toor dal & moong dal thoroughly and pressure cook with 2-3 cups of water,turmeric powder and a pinch of hing until the dal is soft and mushy.
• This usually takes about 3-4 whistles.
• Once cooked,mash the dal with a ladle or whisk until smooth.

For Tempering the Dal

• Grind green chillies,sliced dry coconut & garlic to a fine paste.
• In a large pot,heat the oil or ghee.
• Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
• Once they splutter,add hing/asafoetida.
• Next add turmeric powder,chilli powder to the tempering.
• Add the green chilli-dry coconut-garlic paste and saute for another minute.
• Add the mashed dal to the pot.
• Add soaked kokum or amsul.
• Next add grated jaggery.
• Add salt & Mix well.
• Adjust the consistency by adding water if needed.
• Bring it to a boil.
• Let it simmer on low heat.

For Preparing the Dhokli :

• Knead the Dough-In a mixing bowl,combine whole wheat flour,chickpea flour,turmeric powder,red chili powder,carom seeds, hing,salt and oil.
• Add water little by little to form a semi-soft dough.
• Knead it well.
• Roll and Cut the Dhokli-Divide the dough into small portions.
• Roll each portion into a thin circle (like a chapati).
• Cut the rolled dough into diamond or square shapes using a knife or pizza cutter.
• Add the dough pieces (dhokli) one by one to the simmering dal.
• Stir gently to ensure they do not stick together.
• Cook on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the dhokli pieces are cooked through and soft.
• Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Final Touch – Adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Garnish with fresh coriander.
• Your Chakolya or Dal dhokla or Varanfal is ready.
• Serve it hot with enough drizzle of desi ghee.
• Chakolya or Dal Dhokli or Varanfal is a hearty and flavorful dish that makes for a perfect meal,especially during cooler weather. Enjoy!

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