Dhokli nu shaak is equivalent of Gatte ki subji in rajasthan. The curry is made from buttermilk, besangram flour is tangy and spicy in flavors. The soft and cushiony dhokli is deeped into the curry. Because of dhokali’s softness we also call this curry as gujrati paneer nu shaak
Dhokali nu shaak
Dhokli nu shaak is equivalent of Gatte ki subji in rajasthan. The curry is made from buttermilk, besangram flour is tangy and spicy in flavors. The soft and cushiony dhokli is deeped into the curry. Because of dhokali's softness we also call this curry as gujrati paneer nu shaak
Ingredients
For dhokli
- 1 cup besan add little at a time
- 1.5 cup water
- 1/4 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- Salt to taste
For gravy,
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/4 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Pinch of asafetida
- Salt to taste
Instructions
For Dhokli
- In a thick bottom pan bring 1.5 cup water to boil
- Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, oil, and salt
- Slowly add besan and keep mixing to avoid lumps
- Add ¼ cup buttermilk and mix everything
- Grease flat dish, transfer the mixture to the dish and make thin layer with help of spatula or flat bottom cup/bowl
- Let it cool down and make medium square pieces
For gravy
- In the same pan we made dhokli mixture, scrap things out
- Add 1 cup buttermilk and blend everything.
- Let the mixture come to the boil
Tempering
- In a small pan add oil
- When hot, add mustard seeds, let it sizzle
- Add cumin seeds asafetida and 1/2 tbsp chilly powder, 1/4 tbsp turmeric powder and immediately pour tempering to the curry
- After adding tempering let it boil for a minute or two. Then start adding dhoklis
- Let it cook for 2 minutes and serve hot
- Garnish dhokli nu shaak with some fresh cilantro and serve with flta bread of your choice