Dhokla

Dhokla can be eaten for breakfast, as a main course, as a side dish, or as a snack. It is one of the favorite snacks dish at my home !! 😃

Preparation Time: 5 mins   

Cooking Time: 15 mins   

Total Time: 20 mins     

Makes 4 servings 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups besan (bengal gram flour)

1 1/2 tbsp semolina (rava)

4 tsp sugar

1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste

1 tsp lemon juice

salt to taste

1 tsp citric acid (Fruit Salt)

3 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1 tsp cumin seeds (Jeera)

a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

For The Garnish

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

1 tsp chopped green chillies

Recipe:

1. Combine the besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and salt with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter.
2. Just before steaming, add the citric acid and mix lightly.
3. Pour the mixture immediately to a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.
4. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside.
5. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
6. When the seeds crackle, add the rai (sesame seeds), Jeera (cumin seeds), asafoetida and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
7. Remove from the flame, add ½ cup of water and wait for 5 minutes or till the water is absorbed completely.
8. Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly.
9. Cut into pieces, garnish with coriander and serve immediately with green chutney.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	302 cal
Protein	13.4 g
Carbohydrates	45.5 g
Fiber	9.5 g
Fat	7.5 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	46.1 mg

@ Manali' s Recipe