Spicy Moong Dal Dhokla

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :25 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup moong dal (split green gram) with skin
2 to 3 green chillies
2 tbsp chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
2 tsp besan (bengal gram flour)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 pinches of sugar (optional)
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

To Serve
coriander (dhania) garlic (lehsun) chutney

Method :

Main procedureSoak the moong dal in water for 3 to 4 hours. Wash it very well.Blend the soaked dal in a blender with the green chillies and a little water.Add the fenugreek leaves, gram flour, asafoetida, soda bi-carb, sugar, oil and salt and mix well.Grease a thali with a little oil and steam in a steamer for about 20 minutes.Cut into pieces and serve hot with coriander garlic chutney.
Handy tip:
Handy tip:Always use your hands while mixing the batter to break the lumps.