dhokla recipe

Yields: 4-6 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

 * 1 cup besan (gram flour)

 * 1/4 cup semolina (rava)

 * 1 teaspoon sugar

 * 1/2 teaspoon salt

 * 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

 * 1/2 teaspoon ginger-green chili paste

 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice

 * 1 cup water

 * 1/2 teaspoon Eno fruit salt

 * Oil for greasing

 * For tempering:

   * 1 tablespoon oil

   * 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

   * 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

   * 1 sprig curry leaves

   * 1 green chili, slit

Instructions

 * Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together besan, semolina, sugar, salt, turmeric powder, and ginger-green chili paste.

 * Add wet ingredients: Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. The batter should have a pouring consistency. Add lemon juice and mix well.

 * Add Eno: Just before steaming, add Eno fruit salt to the batter and mix gently for 30 seconds. The batter will become frothy.

 * Steam: Grease a steamer plate or baking dish with oil. Pour the batter into the greased dish. Steam for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 * Make the tempering: Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and slit green chili. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

 * Soak and serve: Remove the steamed dhokla from the steamer and let it cool slightly. Cut it into squares. Pour the tempering evenly over the dhokla. Soak the dhokla in water for 5-10 minutes to soften.

 * Garnish: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve warm.

Tips:

 * For a softer dhokla, you can increase the steaming time slightly.

 * You can add a pinch of baking soda to the batter for extra fluffiness.

 * Dhokla can be enjoyed with various chutneys, such as green chutney, tomato chutney, or tamarind chutney.

Enjoy your delicious homemade dhokla!