Foodie Indian

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1/2 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1/4 cup yogurt (curd)
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1/2 teaspoon green chili paste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fruit salt (eno)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• Grated coconut for garnish (optional)

For the tempering:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• A few curry leaves

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour (besan), semolina (sooji), yogurt, ginger paste, green chili paste, lemon juice, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
2. Add water gradually to the batter and whisk until you get a thick, smooth consistency. Make sure there are no lumps in the batter.
3. Grease a dhokla steamer or a round cake pan with oil.
4. In a large pot or steamer, bring water to a boil. Place the greased steamer or cake pan in the pot.
5. Add the fruit salt (eno) to the batter and mix gently. You will notice the batter becoming frothy and increasing in volume.
6. Immediately pour the batter into the greased steamer or cake pan. Spread it evenly using a spoon or spatula.
7. Steam the dhokla for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Once the dhokla is cooked, remove it from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.
9. Cut the dhokla into square or diamond-shaped pieces.
10. In a small pan, heat oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add sesame seeds and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds.
11. Pour the tempering mixture over the cut dhokla pieces. Make sure the tempering coats all the pieces evenly.
12. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut (optional).

Your dhokla is now ready to be served! Dhokla can be enjoyed as is or with a side of green chutney or tamarind chutney. It makes for a delicious snack or breakfast item. Enjoy!