BESAN DHOKLA

Ingredients 

For Dhokla : Step - 1

Besan 1 cup  

Semolina (sooji) 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder ¼ tsp

Sugar 1 tbsp

Asafoetida a pinch

Salt ¾ tsp

Citric acid ¼ tsp

Ginger chili paste 1 tsp

Oil 1 tbsp

Water little more than ½ Cup

Eno 1 tsp

For Seasoning : Step - 2

Oil 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Sesame seeds 1 tsp

Slit Green chilies 2

Sugar ½ tsp

Water about 3 tbsp

 

For Garnishing : Step - 3

Chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp

Grated Coconut 1 tsp 

Recipe

Step -1 

Grease a 6 inch baking dish. Keep aside .

Sieve the besan, In a bowl take besan, semolina, salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida powder, sugar, citric acid, ginger chili paste, and oil . Mix all the ingredients well. Now add water little by little, and mix well to make a smooth batter. Leave the batter for 2-4 minutes.

Boil 1¼ cup water in the steamer..

Now in the batter, add fruit salt and pour 1 tsp water on top of fruit salt, Mix well gently for a minute.

Pour the batter in the greased baking dish. Place the dish in the steamer, cover the lid. 

Steam cook Dhokla for about 12-14 minutes on medium heat.

To check if the dhokla is cokked completely, Insert a knife in the side of the dhokla, if it comes out clean, then it means the dhokla is done. If the knife is not clean, we need to steam it for couple of minutes more.

Let it cool down for 2-5 minutes.

Step - 2

Heat oil in a non stick skillet. Add mustard seeds, when seeds stop spluttering add sesame seeds, and slitted green chilies. Fry for a few seconds and turn off the heat. Add about 3 tbsp water and half tsp sugar. Mix well.

Pour the seasoning on the dhokla evenly.

Now gently put the baking dish bottom side up on the skillet and tap it from back . Dhokla pieces will come out easily..

Step - 3

Garnish the dhokla with chopped coriander leaves and may be with grated coconut.