Khamang Dhokle from Marathwada
Khamang Dhokle is a traditional recipe from Marathwada. Made with coarsely ground kala chana atta called Bharda, these tempered, steamed balls are eaten with hot rice topped with ghee.
Ingredients
For Bharda
- 2/3 Cup Kala Chana (~ 200 gms)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tsp Jeera, Cumin Seeds
- 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Haldi, Turmeric Powder
- 3/4 tsp Hing, Asafoetida
- 1 tsp Rai, Mustard Seeds
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 5-6 Curry Leaves (Optional)
- Salt to Taste
- Hot Water, As Needed
Instructions
Making Bharda
- Grind the kala chana till you get a coarse flour (like thick rava).
Making the Khamang Dhokle
- Heat 1 tbsp oil.
- Heat about 2/3 cup water.
- Set water boiling in a steamer.
- Mix together the bharda, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt, cumin, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, and hot oil.
- Slowly add hot water and mix with a spoon till it starts to come together.
- Wait for a couple of minutes and knead into a ball.
- Divide into 16 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Steam the Dhokle for 10 minutes and turn off the heat.
Add the Tempering
- Heat 1 tbsp oil.
- Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle.
- Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida and curry leaves. Mix well.
- Pour the tempering over the Dhokle.
How are these eaten?
- Mix pieces of Khamang Dhokle with some hot rice topped with ghee and enjoy!