Sprouts Dhokla

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 12 mins
Makes 12 pieces
Ingredients

• 1 cup sprouted moong (whole green gram)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
• 3 green chillies , roughly chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
• 1 tsp fruit salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 3 to 4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
• 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• oil for greasing

For Serving

• green chutney

Method

1. Combine the sprouted moong , spinach and green chillies and blend in a mixer using a little water to a smooth paste.
2. Transfer the paste into a bowl, add the salt, besan along with ¼ cup water and mix well to make a batter of pouring consistency.
3. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water over the batter.
4. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
5. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali and shake the thali clockwise to spread the batter in an even layer.
6. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
7. Heat the oil in a small pan and add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
8. Pour this tempering over the dhoklas, cool slightly and cut into equal diamond shaped pieces.
9. Serve immediately with green chutney.