Buckwheat Dhokla

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :30 mins
Total Time :3355 hours 35 minutes
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 1/4 cups buckwheat (kuttu or kutti no daro)
1/2 cup sour curds (khatta dahi)
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/4 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
salt to taste

Method :

Clean and wash the buckwheat in enough water only once. Washing it more will cause the starch to drain out.
Drain the excess water using a strainer.
Combine the buckwheat, curds and ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside to soak for at least 4 to 5 hours.Add the green chilli paste, ginger paste and salt and mix very well.
Pour half the batter into 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.Repeat steps 5 and 6 to make 1 more thali.Cool slightly, cut into pieces and serve immediately.

Handy tip:
Handy tip:At step 3, allow the mixture to soak for at least 4 hours in summer season. In winter season the soaking time should be increased to 5 hours and if needed to 6 hours depending on the temperature. This will ensure soft dhoklas as the end result.