Rava Dhokla

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :55 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups semolina (rava)
1/2 cup curds (dahi)
1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp fruit salt
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For Serving
green chutney

Method :

Combine the semolina, curds, green chilli paste, 1 tbsp oil, salt and 1½ cups of water in a deep bowl, whisk well, cover with a lid and keep aside for 30 minutes.Just before steaming the dhoklas, add the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water. When the bubbles form, mix gently.Pour the batter immediately into a 175 mm. (7”) diameter greased thali and shake the thali clockwise to spread the batter in an even layer.Steam in a steamer for 12 minutes. Keep aside.Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a small non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.Pour the tempering over the dhoklas, sprinkle the coriander evenly over it.Cool slightly, cut into squares pieces.Serve immediately with green chutney.