Khaman Dhokla ..(steamed besan cake) Simple and yummy

Dhokla ingredients 

  • 1 1/4 cup gram flour
  • 1/3 cup semolina 
  • 2 tbsp eno salt
  • 2 tbsp ginger and green chilly paste
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
  • Salt to taste
  • Water
  • 1/2 cup yogurt ( optional)
  • 1/2 tsp citric acid/ lemon juice

For Temperate

  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • a pinch of cumin seeds
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Some grated coconut
  • Chopped coriander leaves
  • Curry leaves
  • Pinch of salt
  • Asafetida
  • Little water   
Making of Dhokla
  1. Mix gram flour,citric acid  ,yogurt, sugar and semolina in a bawl.
  2. Add warm water and make a thick batter.
  3. Let it soak for about 15 mints.
  4. Now add salt, oil, turmeric , ginger-green chilly paste mix it well.
  5. Place a large vessel on the stive and add water.
  6. Place a ring inside and cover it. Bring it to boil.
  7. Now add eno to the batter and give a quick stir.
  8. Place a greased baking tray on the ring.
  9. Pour the batter into the baking tray and steam it for 20-25 mints.
  10. Let it cool for few minutes.
  11. Remove your dhokla from the tray carefully and let it rest for 5-10 mints.
Garnishing
  1. Add oil in  pan.
  2. Heat it.
  3. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. Now ad cumin seeds, salt, asafetida and stir well.
  5. Add water and bring it to boil. Now add chopped coriander and coconut. Stir for few seconds and turn of the heat.
  6. Now pour the temperate mixture over it and cut into cubes
ENJOY.........

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