Moong Dal Dhoklas

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Moong Dal Dhoklas

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 5 Min

Total Time : 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1 cup moong dal flour (store bought)


  • 1/4 tsp hing (asafoedita)


  • 1 tsp green chili-ginger crush or paste


  • 1/2 tsp citric acid


  • 1-1/2 tsp Eno/fruit salt


  • 2-1/2 tbsp oil


  • 1 tsp salt or to taste


  • 3/4 cup water or less


  • Tempering: 2 tbsp oil


  • 1 tsp mustard seeds


  • 2 sprigs curry leaves


  • 3 green chilies cut in thin slices


  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander


  • 3 tbsp water

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine moong dal flour, hing, chili-ginger crush, oil, citric acid, and salt to taste.
  • Little by little add water and whisk to get a smooth consistency.
  • Grease silicon cupcake moulds with oil.
  • Now add Eno and give a quick stir to the batter. Tap the bowl gently to break any air bubbles.
  • Transfer batter to these moulds filling up to 3/4 of the cup.
  • Place a parchment paper on the microwave glass dish. Place the moulds in the microwave gently.
  • Cook for 5 minutes on high power. Check for doneness with a toothpick. If toothpick comes out clean, the dhoklas are ready, else cook them further in 30 seconds spurts till done.
  • Let the dhoklas cool down. Meanwhile prepare the tempering. In a pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds, and once they start popping, add curry leaves, green chillies, and coriander leaves. Toss them around a bit. Add water and switch off the gas.
  • Remove dhoklas from the moulds. Transfer them to a plate and pour the tempering over them with a spoon.