Bengali Style Dhokar Dalna Recipe (Spiced Lentil Cakes in Tomato Gravy Recipe)

Step 1: We begin making the Bengali Style Dhokar Dalna Recipe (Spiced Lentil Cakes in Tomato Gravy Recipe) by soaking the dal for at least three hours

Step 2: Then into the grinder, add all the ingredients along with the dal and little water and grind it into a smooth rice batter consistency

Step 3: Pour the batter into the Dhokla Pan and steam it for about 30 minutes

Step 4: Till it is firm and not sticky

Step 5: Place it outside and let it cool

Step 6: Cut into diamonds and pan fry them using a shallow frying pan till it is brown and crisp on either side

Step 7: Next for the gravy blanch the tomatoes in boiling water over a sauce pan for about 2 minutes

Step 8: Then remove the skin and blitz it in a mixer to a smooth puree

Step 9: Heat a kadai with oil and add ingredient along with the ginger that are mentioned in the seasoning list

Step 10: Let it sauté for few minutes

Step 11: Then add the tomato puree, along with all the spice and sauté till the raw smell goes away

Step 12: Add 1 cup water and let it simmer for about 20 minutes

Step 13: Once done add in the cakes and can served by sprinkling chopped coriander leaves

Step 14: Serve the Bengali Style Dhokar Dalna Recipe (Spiced Lentil Cakes in Tomato Gravy Recipe) along with Hot Phulka to enjoy your meal