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Dal Chakolya Recipe
Dal chakolya represents Maharashtrian comfort food featuring tempered dal topped with crunchy diamond-shaped bits of chakolya, resembling small chapati pieces for textural contrast. This regional comfort food demonstrates how traditional cooking creates complex dishes through layering different preparations that combine soft and crunchy elements. The Maharashtrian origin ensures authentic regional preparation while the comfort food status shows cultural significance and emotional connection. This tempered dal base provides protein while the crunchy chakolya bits add textural interest and traditional presentation. The small chapati similarity makes the dish accessible while the diamond-shaped preparation creates visual appeal and authentic regional character.
This Maharashtrian comfort food consists of tempered dal topped with crunchy diamond-shaped bits of chakolya, which are like small chapati.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more to taste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coconut garlic paste
1 tablespoon chopped tomato
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons hot chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas (toor dal), drained
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
salt to taste
1 cup water, or as needed
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in cumin seeds and coconut garlic paste, then add tomato. Mix in turmeric and chili powder until well combined.
Add pigeon peas and water. Mix well and season with salt. Cook over low heat until a slightly thickened gravy forms over the dal, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon flour with a pinch of salt. Mix in a little water at a time, just enough so it holds together. Knead until smooth and then shape into balls. Flatten balls with a rolling pin, then cut them vertically and horizontally into small squares or diamond shapes; these are your chakolya.
Add chakolya to the dal in a single layer and drizzle with a little oil. Cover and simmer for 5 to 8 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 333 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 54g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 333 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Sodium 379mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 11g | 21% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
| Calcium 41mg | 3% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 304mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
