Dhokla is the soft ,spongy ,sweet and sour puff cake ,originated in Gujarat State of India.They are very tasty,easy to make and light .This valentine’s day I am a bit lazy and opting for less work and less calories. So without wasting time let’s start with recipe .yum
Ingredients:
Gram flour-200 g
Yoghurt-1 cup
Lemon juice-2 tbsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil-1 tsp
Baking soda-1 tsp
Ginger green chilly paste-2 tsp
Water-1 cup
For tempering
Green chilly -4(slit in halves)
Mustard seeds-2 tsp
oil-1 tsp
Sugar-1/2 cup
Water-1/2 cup
Method:
In a bowl whisk flour and yoghurt together,add salt,turmeric powder,lemon juice,oil,baking soda,ginger chilly paste and leave it for 6-8 hours for fermentation.
Grease a shallow cake tin,or tray or plate,pour the dhokla batter in it and steam in a pre heated steamer for 20 to 30 minutes.Check with tooth pick if comes out clean dhokla is ready.(mine take 25 minutes)
If you don’t have steamer or double boiler you can use a large vessel with water boiling on gas stove and put the dhokla plate over it by covering it with another plate.
For tempering heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds as poppin starts add green chilly ,sugar and water.When water starts boiling drizzle it over dhokla plate.
Spread chopped oriander leaves and cut in your desirous shape.
Serve with tamarind chutney.
Serve-10 to 15 pieces. Cooking time-30 minutes