Hariyali Chola Dal Dhokla

Preparation :4 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :2594 hours 19 minutes
Servings :Makes 5 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup chola dal (split cow peas)
1/2 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1/2 cup shredded spinach (palak)
1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp low-fat curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp fruit salt
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

Method :

Wash and soak the chola dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 4 hours. Drain and keep aside.
Combine the chola dal, roughly chopped green chillies and ¼ cup of water in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the fenugreek leaves, spinach, asafoetida, turmeric, curds, salt and ¼ cup of water and mix well.
Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and 1 tsp of water over it. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
Pour the mixture into a greased 175 mm. (7\") thali and steam in a steamer for 15 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the finely chopped green chillies and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Pour the tempering over the prepared dhokla and cut them into 15 diamond shape pieces.
Serve immediately.
Handy tip:
Handy tip:Always use your hands while mixing the batter to break the lumps.