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fansi dhokli recipe is a healthy Indian dinner sabzi from the state of Gujarat. Learn how to make French beans sabzi.

fansi dhokli is one such recipe that makes smart use of dhoklis, combining them with the goodness of French beans.

In fansi dhokli, dhoklis made of whole wheat flour and besan are combined with French beans, perked up with spice powders and thickened with besan again, creating a mouth-watering delicacy that is rich in fibre, folic acid and vitamin A.

A characteristic ingredient of Gujarati food and Rajasthani cuisine, dhoklis made of besan adds body to a sabzi while also enhancing its taste. The musky aroma and nutty mouth-feel of these ajwain-flavoured dhoklis in fansi dhokli are a pleasure to the palate.

Fansi dhokli is a versatile dish that can be paired with any type of roti, from traditional roti , to healthier options like bajra roti or jowar roti.

Main ingredients for fansi dhokli.
French Beans are rich in folic acid. A deficiency of folic acid can also lead to anaemia, as like iron they are equally necessary to make red blood cells. Without enough folic acid, you can get easily tired.
Dhoklis made of whole wheat flour and besan.

Packed with flavor and satisfyingly light, fansi dhokli is a perfect choice for any meal, with only 90 calories per serving of fansi dhokli.

Pro tips of fansi dhokli. 1. Add besan (bengal gram flour). Besan acts as a natural binder, holding the wheat flour dough together and preventing it from becoming crumbly or falling apart during cooking. This is especially important for dhokli, which needs to maintain its shape during simmering or boiling in the curry. 2. Add whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) to make dhoklis. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. 3. Add carom seeds (ajwain). Carom seeds possess a distinct, pungent aroma with warm, slightly bitter notes. They add a unique depth and complexity to the dhokli dough.

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Fansi Dhokli ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe - How to make Fansi Dhokli ( Gujarati Recipe)

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Dhoklis
3 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 pinches carom seeds (ajwain)
1/2 tsp oil
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
2 cups chopped french beans
2 tsp oil
1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
a pinch sugar
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method

For the dhoklis
    For the dhoklis
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
  2. Divide the dough into 30 to 35 small equal portions. Press each portion with your thumb to make a uniform circular mini dhokli. Keep aside.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. To make fansi dhokli heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the carom seeds and asafoetida and sauté for a few seconds.
  2. Add the french beans and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cups of water, ginger-green chilli paste, sugar and salt and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes or till the french beans are almost done, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the dhoklis and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve fansi dhokli hot garnished with coriander.

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what is fansi dhokli made of ?
  1. what is fansi dhokli made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for fansi dhokli.

making dhokli
  1. To make dhokli (flat dumplings), in a bowl put 3 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour). Besan acts as a natural binder, holding the wheat flour dough together and preventing it from becoming crumbly or falling apart during cooking. This is especially important for dhokli, which needs to maintain its shape during simmering or boiling in the curry.
  2. Add 1 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).  Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.
  3. Add 1/2 tsp red chilli powder.
  4. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  5. Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing). Asafoetida has a strong, pungent aroma.
  6. Add 2 pinches carom seeds (ajwain) or 1/8th tsp. Carom seeds possess a distinct, pungent aroma with warm, slightly bitter notes. They add a unique depth and complexity to the dhokli dough.
  7. Add 1/2 tsp oil.
  8. Add salt to taste. We added 1/8th tsp salt.
  9. Gradually add enough water to make a semi soft dough. We added 1 tbsp water and then 1 more teaspoon water.
  10. Knead into a semi-soft dough.
  11. Roll the dough into cylinderical shape. This makes it easy to divide the dough.
  12. Divide the dough into 30 to 35 small equal portions.
  13. Flatten the dough pieces to make a circle and then press the dhokli with your thumb to make a small cavity. Keep aside.

making fansi dhokli
  1. To make fansi dhokli recipe | Gujarati French beans sabzi | healthy fansi dhokli | heat the 2 tsp coconut oil or oil in a non-stick kadhai. Consider using coconut oil instead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet.
  2. Add 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain).
  3. Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
  4. Sauté for a few seconds.
  5. Add 2 cups chopped french beans.  French Beans are rich in folic acid.  A deficiency of folic acid can also lead to anaemia, as like iron they are equally necessary to make red blood cells. Without enough folic acid, you can get easily tired.
  6. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add 2 cups of water. This will give the fansi dhokli a nice gravy. If you want it a little dry then add 1 cup.
  8. Add 1/2 tsp ginger green chilli paste.
  9. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
  10. Add a pinch sugar. Balance the earthy bite of ajwain with a touch of sweetness.
  11. Cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes or till the french beans are almost done, stirring occasionally.
  12. Add the dhoklis.
  13. Simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  14. Garnish with coriander.
  15. Serve fansi dhokli | Gujarati French beans sabzi | healthy fansi dhokli | hot.

pro tips for fansi dhokli
  1. Add  besan (bengal gram flour). Besan acts as a natural binder, holding the wheat flour dough together and preventing it from becoming crumbly or falling apart during cooking. This is especially important for dhokli, which needs to maintain its shape during simmering or boiling in the curry.
  2. Add  whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).  Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.
  3. Add carom seeds (ajwain). Carom seeds possess a distinct, pungent aroma with warm, slightly bitter notes. They add a unique depth and complexity to the dhokli dough.
  4. Add chopped french beans.  French Beans are rich in folic acid.  A deficiency of folic acid can also lead to anaemia, as like iron they are equally necessary to make red blood cells. Without enough folic acid, you can get easily tired.

benefits of fansi dhokli
  1. Fansi Dhokli  is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). 
    1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). Not all of the vitamin C is lost when vegetables are cooked. Some studies have shown that up to 50% of the vitamin C can be retained, depending on the cooking method and the vegetable. Cook vegetables quickly. The longer vegetables are cooked, the more vitamin C they will lose. 30% of RDA.
    2. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ). 20% of RDA.
Accompaniments

Lilva Rice ( Gujarati Recipe) 
Rotlis ( Gujarati Recipe) 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy90 cal
Protein3.5 g
Carbohydrates10.6 g
Fiber2.9 g
Fat3.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium10.8 mg

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