Instant Khaman Dhokla


Ingredients:
Besan (gram flour)  -¾ cup
Sooji (Semolina)     - ¼ cup 
Ginger                   - ½ tsp
Green chillies        -3
Salt                       - ¾ tsp
Lemon Juice          - 2 tsp
Sugar                    - tbls
Oil                        -2 tbls
ENO (fruit salt)     - ½ tbls
Turmeric Powder  - ¼ tsp
Water                 - ¾ cup

Tempering:
Oil                     -1½ tbls 
Mustard seeds    -1 tsp 
Sesame              - 1 tsp (optional)
Curry leaves       - 8 to 10
Green coriander  - 2 tbls (approx)
Grated coconut   - 2 tbls (approx)

Method:
Crush the ginger and green chillies.
Mix all the ingredients well except Eno to a smooth batter. Leave the batter for approximately 20 minutes. At the time of making , add ENO to the batter and  beat well for few seconds. Immediately pour this into the greased  thali ( I use square shaped baking tray ) and steam it for 10 minutes on medium flame and 10 minutes on low flame.


The picture  shown above  is the bottom side of the dhokla.

Cut into 1-1/2 " square or diamond shaped pieces.To temper , heat the oil , add mustard . As  mustards crack up ,add curry leaves.Then add 1/2 a cup of hot water. Pour this on the top of the dhokla.

Once the water gets absorbed ,the dhokla becomes soft . Sprinkle chopped coriander and freshly grated coconut. Now the dhokla is ready to serve.

Notes: (1)  Use aluminum vessels for the best dhoklas.
           (2)  Cover the  steaming vessel lid with towel.
           (3) 1 cup = 250 ml , 1 tbls = 15 ml,  1 tsp  = 5 ml



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