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Fansi Dhokli

Wheat flour discs stewed in French Beans curry
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Dhokli
  • 3 tablespoons besan/chickpea flour
  • 3 tablespoon atta/whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • a pinch of asafetida
  • 1/4 teaspoon ajwain seeds
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • salt to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons of water
For the Fansi
  • 2 cups 250 grams chopped French beans
  • 2 teaspoons minced green chili and ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ajwain/carom seeds
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • a pinch of hing/asafetida
  • a pinch of sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander

Method
 

  1. To make the Dhokli
  2. In a medium sized bowl bring all the ingredients, except water together. Mix well. Knead into a stiff dough using a table spoon of water at a time.
  3. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Once the dough has rested, divide it in 35-40 marble sized balls.
  5. Press each ball with a thumb to have a slight indent.
  6. Keep aside
  7. To make the Fansi
  8. Place a kadai/pan on medium flame.
  9. Add oil, once it heats up add the carom seeds and asafetida.
  10. Once the carom seeds begin to sizzle add the fansi, minced chilis and ginger.
  11. Saute for a few seconds and add 1.5 cups of water, salt and sugar.Cook till the fansi is 3/4 done.
  12. Add the dhokli, continue to cook till the Dhokli is cooked completely.
  13. To check, insert knife if there is no resistance the Dhokli are done.
  14. During the process when the beans are , add some water if it has been absorbed.
  15. Fansi Dhokli will take 15-20 minutes to cook.
  16. Once done, turn off the flame and add the chopped coriander.
  17. Mix well, transfer to a serving bowl.
  18. If you want, garnish with some more chopped coriander.
  19. Always serve hot with phulka rotli....

Notes

Alway remember to keep the flame on low. Covering the Fansi-Dhokli during the cook will change the color of the french beans.