Khatta Dhokla

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :45 mins
Total Time :77512 hours 55 minutes
Servings :Makes 8 servings

Ingredients :

For The Homemade Flour
1 1/2 cups rice (chawal)
1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils)

For The Khatta Dhoklas
1/2 cup curd (dahi)
1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
2 tsp green chilli paste
2 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp lemon juice

For Sprinkling
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper (kalimirch)

For Serving
green chutney

Method :

For the homemade flour
For the homemade flourBlend the rice in a mixer to a fine coarse powder. Keep aside.
Blend the urad dal in a mixer to fine coarse powder. Keep aside.
Combine the rice and urad dal coarse powder in a deep bowl and mix well. Keep aside.

For the khatta dhoklas
For the khatta dhoklasCombine the curds and ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and whisk well. Keep aside.Combine the dhokla flour, curd-water mixture, fenugreek seeds and 1¼ cups of hot water in a deep bowl and whisk well for 2 minutes. Then mix very well using your hand for atleast 3 to 4 minutes to make a lump free mixture.
Cover it with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 10 to 12 hours.
Once fermented, add all the remaining ingredients and mix very well.Divide the batter into 4 equal portions.Pour a portion of the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali and shake the thali clockwise to spread it evenly to make an even layer.Sprinkle little chilli powder or black pepper powder evenly over it and steam in a steamer for 8 to 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to make 3 more thalis.Serve immediately with green chutney.