Dhokla.

Dhokla

Ingredients :

1.5 Cup Chana Dal , Salt to taste , ginger paste

1/2 tsp Soda , 1/2 Tspn turmeric powder , 1/2 tbspn lemon juice.

For Tadka :

1 tbspn Oil , pinch of Asafoetida (Hing) , 8-10 Curry Leaves ,

pinch of turmeric powder , 1 tspn Mustard seeds (Mohri) ,

3 tbspn water , 3 tspn sugar.

To garnish : Grated Coconut and Chopped Cilantro (Coriander).

Procedure :

Soak the Chana dal for minimum 8 hrs.

Grind the soaked Chana dal to form a fine paste . Add salt to taste , lemon juice , ginger paste , turmeric and soda.

The bater is now ready to be steamed in a doible boiler for 25 mins over high heat. Remove the dhokla on a flat surface , preferably a plate .

To make the Tadka , heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds.When the mustard seeds crackle add asafoetida, pinch of turmeric , curry leaves 3 tbspn water and sugar. Evenly spread the Tadka over the dhola. Let it percolate through the pores.

Garnish with coconut and (cilantro) coriander . Cut into even size blocks. Dhokls is ready to serve.

Tastes best with Green and sweet tamarind chutney.