Instant Dhokla

Dhokla is one of the most famous snack of Gujarati cuisine. It is a steamed snack which is very flavorful and also healthy. Traditionally the dhokla batter is made through a long fermentation process. But here is a simple instant method to make dhokla and when you have surprise guest at home, you can surprise them back with this instant dhokla along with green chutney and a hot cup of tea! 

INGREDIENTS:

• Gram flour (besan) - 1 and 1/2 cups
• Semolina (Rava/sooji) - 2 Tbsp
• Water - 1 and 1/4 cups
• Oil - 1 Tbsp
• Baking soda - 1/4 Tsp
• Eno fruit salt - 1 and 1/4 Tsp
• Salt - 1 Tsp
• Sugar - 2 Tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp
• Ginger-green chilli paste - 1 Tsp
• Lemon juice - 2 Tsp

For Tempering:

• Oil - 1 Tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp
• Green chillis - 2-3 slit across the length
• Lemon juice - 1 Tbsp
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Sugar - 2 Tbsp
• Coriander leaves - 2 Tbsp, finely chopped

METHOD:

1. Sift gram flour. Mix gram flour, semolina, water, oil, salt, sugar, turmeric, ginger-green chilli paste into a smooth batter of thin pouring consistency. Beat well
2. Add eno fruit salt and baking soda in the centre of the batter and sprinkle few drops of lemon juice over it. Once it starts to bubble, gently fold in the batter. Make sure NOT to over mix it
3. Pour the batter immediately into a greased steamer or dish. Steam it for 10 minutes. If you are using a pressure cooker, make sure not to put on the weights or whistle
4. Remove from fire and allow it to rest for 5 minutes
5. For tempering, mix oil, chillis, mustard seeds, sugar, water and lemon juice and heat it for a minute or two. Pour it over the dhokla and wait for 20 minutes for the dhoklas to become soft
6. Cut into pieces, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with green chutney!