Khaman Dhokla - Gujarati Recipe

Ingredients

For dhokla
1 cup besan
1 tbsp semolina
3 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp fruit salt
salt to taste
For tempering
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
2-3 chopped green chillies
2-3 curry leaves
pinch of asafoetida (hing)
oil as required
chopped coriander for garnishing

Method

1. Add all the ingredients (except fruit salt) and water in a bowl and mix well to make a thick batter.
2. Now add the fruit salt and 2 tsp water and steam it.
3. When bubbles begin to form, mix gently and pour the batter into a greased plate and spread into an even layer.
4. Steam until the dhoklas get cooked. Keep them aside.
5. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
6. When the seeds start to crackle add the sesame seeds, green chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida and saute on medium flame.
7. Remove from flame, add water and mix well. Pour over the dhoklas.
8. Cut into equal pieces and serve garnished with chopped coriander.