Ingredients

• 2 cups - wheat flour
• 1 cup - dal
• 1 cup - mixed vegetables (carrot, paneer, cabbage, sprouts)
• 10 to 12 - curry leaves
• 1 - tomato
• 1 - green chillies
• 2 tsp - oil
• 1 tsp - garam masala
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 tsp - ajwain
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 2 - dry red chillies
• 1 tbsp - freshly grated coconut
• A pinch - asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp - lemon juice
• Salt to taste

How to Make Dal Potlis

• Cook dal till done. Add 4 to 5 cups of water.
• Add salt, turmeric powder, curry leaves, garam masala and salt to taste, and boil.
• Meanwhile, knead flour, add salt, turmeric powder, and ajwain.
• Divide the vegetable mixture into equal quantities to fill in the potlis.
• Make small balls, and roll out 2 inch puris.
• Put the vegetable filling in the puris and give it the shape of potlis.
• When the dal starts boiling add the potlis.
• Cook till the potlis start floating to the top.
• Heat oil, add mustard seeds, red chillies and asafoetida.
• Pour over the dal and mix well.
• Add jaggery, lemon juice, tomato and grated coconut and cook for 2 mins.
• Garnish with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander.
• Serve hot with boiled rice and roasted pappad.