Authentic Gujarati Dalvadi with Warm Rotlis
A comforting and rustic Gujarati winter delicacy featuring mixed seasonal vegetables and crisp lentil dumplings simmered in a spiced yogurt gravy. This hearty one-pot meal perfectly balances tangy, spicy, and subtle sweet undertones.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Gujarati
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Lightly roast the dalvadi bits in a teaspoon of oil until aromatic, then set aside.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the sour buttermilk, chickpea flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander-cumin powder until smooth.
3
Heat the remaining oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and dried red chillies, letting them splutter.
4
Add the chopped mixed vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
5
Pour in the buttermilk-besan mixture along with two cups of water, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
6
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then add the roasted dalvadi bits and jaggery.
7
Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the gravy thickens.
8
Check for seasoning, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot with soft rotlis.
Ingredients
1 cup multigrain dalvadi or muthia bits
1 cup mixed chopped seasonal vegetables (surti papdi, tender brinjals, potatoes)
1 cup sour buttermilk or whisked yogurt
2 tbsp chickpea flour (besan)
2 tbsp jaggery powder
2 tbsp peanut oil or sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
8-10 fresh curry leaves
2 dried red chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander-cumin powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.