DHOKLA

DHOKLA

Dhokla ...yeah Dhokla one of my mom's favourate snack...firstly, i tried when i was in 10th std on her birthday to impress her but it was literally failed became some what vile( even though she liked it as she dont wanna hurt me) 2nd time also failed,3rd,4th,5th times were also failed but 6th time it was when am doing my Masters successfully succeeded..atlast myself i got impressed with this recipe that i can cook good dhokla....Yes friends i am here with a steamed delicacy.An everyday snack among Gujaratis, and very popular among weight watchers.

INGREDIENTS:

250 gm besan(gram flour)
1/4 tsp Soda-bi carbonate
1/2 tsp 'Eno' fruit-salt
1 tsp chilli-ginger paste
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing) powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp mustard seeds
4-5 curry leaves
2 tbsp chopped coriander

METHOD TO COOK:

Mix besan, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, chilli-ginger paste and water, to make a smooth batter now Heat 1 tbsp oil with 4 tbsp water, and add it to the batter.Beat well Add the eno fruit salt, soda-bi-carbonate and lemon juice.
Immediately pour this mixture on a greased(oiled) tray and level it.Stem this for 12-14 minutes till a fork inserted in this batter comes out clean( it is a test to show that the mixture is cooked).
leave aside for 10 min. When cooled, cut into diamond shapes and remove the pieces on plate. now heat a oil in bowl and add mustard seeds, green chillies and curry leaves. Sprinkle this mixture on the dhoklas. Then serve.