Khatta Dhokla

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

Ingredients :

2 cups readymade idli batter
salt to taste
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp ginger (adrak) green
2 tbsp curds (dahi)
2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp fruit salt
1 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper (kalimirch)
oil for greasing and smearing

For Serving
green chutney

Method :

Grease a 175 mm. (7\") diameter thali using a little oil.Combine the idli batter, salt, asafoetida, ginger-green chilli paste, curds and rice flour in a bowl and mix well.
Add the oil and mix again.
Just before steaming, sprinkle the fruit salt and add 2 tsp of water over the batter.
When the bubbles form, mix gently.Divide the batter into 2 equal portions.Pour one portion of the batter immediately into the greased thali and shake the thali clockwise to spread it evenly to make an even layer.Sprinkle ½ tsp of coarsely crushed pepper powder evenly over it and steam in a steamer for 7 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
Smear little oil on top, cool slightly and cut into diamond shaped equal pieces.
Repeat steps 7 to 9 to make 1 more thali.Serve immediately with green chutney.