Dhokla Enjoy a Healthy and Delicious

Dhokla is a popular traditional Gujarati dish made from a fermented batter of rice and split chickpeas. It is often served as a snack or breakfast dish and is known for its tangy and spicy flavor.

. It's a healthy and nutritious dish that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light dinners.

Ingredients:

a)     1 cup of gram flour (besan)

b)    1/4 cup of semolina (rava or sooji)

c)     1/2 cup of yogurt

d)    1 tsp of ginger paste

e)     1 tsp of green chili paste

f)     1/2 tsp of turmeric powder

g)    1/2 tsp of baking soda

h)    1 tbsp of lemon juice

i)      Salt to taste

j)      1 tbsp of oil

k)    1 tsp of mustard seeds

l)      1 tsp of sesame seeds

m)   A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

n)    A handful of chopped coriander leaves

o)    Grated coconut (optional)

p)    Water as required

Instructions:

1)    In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of gram flour, 1/4 cup of semolina, and salt to taste. Mix well.

2)    Add 1/2 cup of yogurt and water as required to make a smooth batter. The consistency should be like pancake batter.

3)    Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 3-4 hours in a warm place or overnight.

4)    After 3-4 hours, add 1 tsp of ginger paste, 1 tsp of green chili paste, and 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, and mix well.

5)    Now, add 1/2 tsp of baking soda, and 1 tbsp of lemon juice and mix well. The batter will become frothy.

6)    Grease a steaming tray or a thali with oil.

7)    Pour the batter into the tray and steam for 10-12 minutes or until the dhokla is cooked.

8)    Once done, let it cool for a few minutes and cut the dhokla into desired shapes.

9)    For tempering, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and add 1 tsp of mustard seeds, 1 tsp of sesame seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida. Let them splutter.

10) Pour this tempering over the dhokla and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut.

Your dhokla is ready to serve.

 Enjoy it with green chutney or tamarind chutney.