Khaman Dhokla

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings (15 piece )

Ingredients :

For Khaman Dhokla
1 1/2 cups besan (bengal gram flour)
1 1/2 tbsp semolina (rava / sooji)
4 tsp sugar
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt
3 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
2 to 3 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp chopped green chillies

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut , optional

For Serving With Khaman Dhokla
green chutney

Method :

For khaman dhokla
For khaman dhoklaTo make khaman dhokla, combine the besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and salt with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter.Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and mix lightly.Pour the mixture immediately to a greased 175 mm. (7\") diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside.Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.Add ½ cup of water and mix well.Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly. Wait for 5 minutes so that the water is absorbed completely.Cut into pieces, garnish with coriander and coconut serve the khaman dhokla immediately with green chutney.