Dhokla is the one best dish in Gujrat India.
Dhokla is a savoury sponge dish that is native to the Indian state of Gujarat and parts of adjacent states, and is popular throughout the country. It is made with a fermented batter that is steamed to a cake-like consistency.
Dhokla is a vegetarian dish that originated in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is made from fermented batter of rice and split chickpeas. Here's a recipe for making Dhokla:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of besan (gram flour)
- 1/2 cup of suji (semolina)
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1 tbsp of sugar
- 1 tbsp of oil
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tsp of Eno fruit salt
- 1 cup of water
For tempering:
- 1 tbsp of oil
- 1 tsp of mustard seeds
- 1 tsp of sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp of chopped green chillies
- 1 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, add the besan, suji, salt, sugar, oil, and lemon juice. Mix them well.
- Gradually add water to the mixture to form a smooth batter. Make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin.
- Let the batter rest for 20-25 minutes.
- Grease a dhokla tray or a steaming plate with oil.
- Heat water in a steamer or a large pot on medium-high heat.
- Add the Eno fruit salt to the batter and mix it well. The batter will start to foam up immediately.
- Pour the batter into the greased tray or plate and place it in the steamer.
- Cover the steamer and steam the dhokla for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once the dhokla is cooked, remove it from the steamer and let it cool down.
- Cut the dhokla into small pieces and keep them aside.
- In a small pan, heat the oil on medium heat.
- Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the sesame seeds and chopped green chillies and sauté for a few seconds.
- Pour the tempering over the dhokla pieces and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve the dhokla hot or cold with green chutney or tamarind chutney.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Dhokla!
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