Dhokla is a gujrati delicacy made using chickpeas flour and flavored with tempering of pungent mustard, spicy green chilies, sweet coconut grates, and aromatic curry or cilantro leaves.
A super-moist, soft and fluffy cake that begs for a tea is a must-have for any evening get-together party or for your family re-unions. It is a delicious savory snack with a delicate sweetness. It's perfect complement to all the salty and savory staples of any menu.
When you don't feel like eating store-bought snacks or someone is coming home, try this instant dhokla recipe with you favorite tea (save the time of running back to your grocery store for instant Dhokla mix :)). It doesn't take too much time to prepare and it's healthy and a very tasty snack. The ingredients and the method is simple enough to give it a try though. Serve these squares warm for a great taste but it can be served warm or cold.
This recipe was pending in my list from really long. I remember when I cooked this last September, I posted the picture of Dhokla on my Facebook Page and one of my friend asked for the recipe and since then it's getting delayed. So here I am with the Dhokla recipe. I hope you guys enjoy it.
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Ingredients:
- Chickpeas flour (besan) - 1 cup
- Semolina (Sooji) - 1 cup
- Yogurt - 1 cup
- Citric acid - pinch
- Sugar - 2 tsp (as per taste)
- Salt - 3/4 tsp (as per taste)
- Turmeric powder (Haldi) - (a pinch for color)
- Ginger-Chili paste - 1 tsp
- Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp
- Water - 1/2 cup (may vary)
- Fruit Salt (Eno) - 1 tsp (keep aside)
Seasoning (Tadka):
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Asafoetida - (a pinch for digestion aid)
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Green Chili - 5
- Sugar - 1 tsp
- Water - 3 tbsp
Method:
- Place the covered stockpot on stove with little water and bring it to boil.
- Keep the stove safe bowl in the stockpot and the water level should just touch the rim of the bowl.
- Grease the tray. I used PAM spray.
- Prepare batter by mixing all the first ten ingredients.
- Now add eno powder and mix it quick and pour it into the greased pan.
- Now place the pan in a stockpot and cover it for 18-20 mins on high heat (temp setting between 7-8).
- Insert a fork to check whether dhokla is baked or not.
- Take out the tray and let it cool for few mins before cutting it into pieces.
- Flip the tray upside down on any place. This way dhokla will come out clean and nice.
- Prepare the seasoning, heat an oil in a pan and add asafoetida and mustard seeds.
- Once it crackles add the green chilis. and turn off the heat.
- Now add water and sugar to the tempering and mix it.
- It's time to pour it over the dhokla and garnish it in a way you want.
- Take out the pieces slowly on a plate.
- Serve it with green cilantro dip(Chutney) or tamarind dip. If will taste just delicious....:)
Substitution:
- Sesame seeds can be used in seasoning.
- Curry or Cilantro leaves is a great way to garnish with a flavor.
- Grated coconut can be added if you like.
- Citric can be substituted with yogurt or vice-versa.
Tip:
- Batter should have the right consistency otherwise it will not rise properly.
- Don't whisk the batter too much after mixing the fruit salt.
- Cool it for few minutes before you slice.
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