Dal Bafla
A hearty MP specialty of baked wheat dumplings served with dal and ghee.
Dal Bafla
ByKavitha
Quick Info
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredient Substitutes
- Bafla → Baati
Ingredients
- Wheat flour
- Toor dal
- Ghee
- Cumin
- Garlic
- Turmeric
- Salt
Instructions
- Knead dough and shape bafla.
- Boil then bake until firm.
- Cook dal with spices.
- Soak bafla in ghee.
Tips & Variations
Boil before baking | Serve hot
You will love it
Dal Bafla is Madhya Pradesh’s rustic counterpart to dal baati, where wheat dough dumplings are boiled, baked, and drenched in ghee, served with aromatic toor dal.
Serving: Serve with dal, chutney, and ghee.
Storage: Consume fresh
Tools Required
FAQ
Is it heavy?
Yes.
Festive?
Yes.
Vegan?
Use oil.
Gluten-free?
No.
Traditional?
Yes.
📝 From Our Kitchen
Traditionally cooked during celebrations.
— Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen
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Hi, I’m Kavitha — the founder of Cheffo. Cooking has always been close to my heart, especially traditional recipes passed down through families. Through Cheffo, I share authentic regional dishes with clear instructions and practical tips so you can recreate those comforting flavors at home.