Khaman Dhokla

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Khaman Dhokla

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 Cup gram flour


  • 1/2 Cup Semolina


  • 1/2 cup curd


  • 1 teaspoon salt


  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder


  • 4-5 green chilies


  • 1 teaspoon oil


  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice


  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds


  • 8 to 10 curry leaves


  • 2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  • In a wide bowl, add the sieved gram flour, semolina, salt, turmeric powder and mix well.Add curd and then slowly adding water, a little at a time, to form a smooth, thick, pouring consistency batter and keep it aside for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the cooker or steamer with 2 cups water for building steam. Grease a round vessel and set aside.
  • After 20 minutes beat the batter in one direction for 2 minutes. Add Eno or fruit salt and mix with a light hand and nicely.
  • Immediately pour this batter into the greased vessel and place in the cooker or steamer. Place lid and steam on a medium flame for 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Check with a toothpick by pricking in the center of the dhokla. If it comes out clean, the dhokla is cooked. Turn off heat, remove the vessel from the cooker and cool slightly.
  • Heat oil in a small pan for tempering. Once hot, add mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Add green chilly and curry leaves and add one cup water and sugar and mix it well.
  • And bring to a boil and then turn off gas and add lemon juice and mix well. Pour this over the dhokla.
  • Let the dhokla rest for at 20 minutes for the flavors to be absorbed. After the dhokla has cooled down completely, cut into square pieces.
  • Serve with green chutney or tomato ketchup.