Shobha's: Dhokla

Monday, 23 February 2015

Dhokla

Dhokla

Dhokla is most famous, popular & very nutritious Gujarati delicacy, which is easily available in almost every sweet n snack shop in India. It can be a part of breakfast, main course, side dish, snacks or any party menu.

Dhokla is mainly prepared with fermented chickpea batter & rice..but a lot variations are available in this recipe...like Rice Dhokla, Khaman Dhokla, Sandwich Dhokla, Semolina Dhokla, Khatta Dhokla & many more. This delightful, light & fluffy dish liked by all age group.

Ingredients:

2 cup rice

1 cup dhuli urad dal

1 cup chana dal

2 tbsp sour yogurt

11/2 tsp soda bicarbonate

3 tsp green chilies paste

1 tsp ginger paste

2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

2 tbsp oil

2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 tsp sesame seeds

10-15 curry leaves

A pinch of asafoetida

Water as required

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Soak urad, chana dal for 10-12 hours.

2. Wash rice, dry it, grind rice like rava (semolina)

3. Wash urad, chana dal, blend in a mixer to a coarse paste.

4. Add rice, yogurt to dal paste, mix it well using enough water to
make a batter.

5. Keep batter aside for 7-8 hours.

6. Now add 1 tbsp oil, salt, green chili paste, ginger paste, asafoetida,
cumin seeds & soda bicarbonate to batter, mix it well.

7. Pour 5-6 tbsp paste into a greased plate, steam for about 20 mins.
You can use pressure cooker, dhokla steamer or microwave to steam
dhokla. Repeat the same with the remaining
paste.

8. Switch off the heat, bring the plate out from steamer & let the dhokla
cool for 5 mins.

9. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves &
sesame seeds. switch off the heat.

10. Pour this tempering over steamed dhoklas.

11. Cut the dhokla in desired shape, garnish with chopped coriander
leaves.

12. Serve with green chutney or sauce.