Khamman Dhokla

For 4 people

Materials

For Dhokla :

• 1 ½ cups flour
• 2 tbsp semolina
• 2 cups water
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• Oil 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Sugar 2 tsp
• eno fruit salt 1 pkt

For Tempering :

• Oil 2 tbsp
• 1 tsp mustard seed
• 4 green chili long chopped
• A pinch of asafetida
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• Sugar 2 tsp
• 2 tsp chopped green coriander
• 6-7 curry leaves

Method:

§  Mix gram flour, semolina, Sugar and water in a pot till the sugar dissolve and make sure there should not be any lump.

§  Mix the lemon juice, salt and oil in the mixture.

§  Grease dhokla pot with oil.

§  Just before steaming add the eno fruit salt in a dhokla mixture and mix well.

§  Pour the mixture in the greased dhokla pot.

§  Now steam cook for 10-15 mins on medium flame.

§  After cooling, cut the dhokla in desired  pieces.

For Tempering:

·         Mix Sugar in half cup water and add lemon juice.

·         Heat the oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and when they crackle, add the green chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves.

·         Now add the mixture of sugar and water and boil it.

·         Put this tempering material on the dhokla with the help of spoon.

·         Garnish with green coriander leaves and serve with green chutney.

Tips:

Always use your hands while mixing the batter to avoid  lumps of the besan.