Dhokla

Dhokla is a savoury vegetarian dish originating from Gujarat. It is made from fermented chickpea flour. Dhokla can be eaten as breakfast, main course, side dish, or a snack.

Serves: 4 portions

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INGREDIENTS

· Besan 500gms

· Curd 200gms

· Ginger paste 5gms

· Green chili paste 10gms

· Sugar 20gms

· Turmeric powder 5gms

· Lemon juice 5ml

· Baking soda 10gms

· Salt to taste

· Oil 20gms

· Mustard seeds 10gms

· Sesame seeds 10gms

· Curry leaves 2gms

· Slit green chillies 10gms

· Warm water 200ml

· Chopped coriander leaves (Garnish)

METHOD

1. Take the Besan and mix It with the yogurt and keep aside for 2 hours.

2. Add the ginger and green chili paste,​ turmeric powder, salt, Lime Juice sugar and enough warm water to make a batter of pouring consistency. Mix.

3. Prepare the steamer.

4. Add baking soda to the batter and mix well.

5. Pour this batter into the greased dish and put it into the steamer.

6. Cook till done - when you pierce a knife in the dhokla, it should come out clean.

7. To temper, heat the oil in a wide, thick-bottomed pan and add the curry

leaves, mustard and sesame seeds and green chilies. Fry till the seeds stop

sputtering. Pour these into the warm water. Sprinkle this mixture all over the prepared dhokla and keep aside for 10 minutes.

8. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with tamarind chutney.