Ingredients:-
For dhokla batter-
Gram flour (besan)- 1 1/2 cups
Salt- to taste
Asafoetida- small pinch
Unflavored ENO- 1 tsp (1 sachet)
For tadka(tempering)-
Oil - 1 tsp + 1 tsp for greasing
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
asafoetida- small pinch
Curry leaves- 10 to 12
Sesame seeds- 1 tsp
Finely chopped coriander leaves- 2 tbsp Green chillies (slit)-2
water- 1 cup
sugar- 1 tbsp
salt- to taste
Method-
1. sieve the gram flour (besan) and discard the leftover now add salt according to the taste and make smooth batter by pouring the little water at the time as much as required.
2.Mix really well to avoid any lumbs in the batter now add small pinch of asafoetida and mix it well.
3. The consistency of the batter should not be too thin or too thick.
4. Now pour the water in the heavy bottom pan/ kadai and let it come to the boil.
5. When water gets boiled then add unflavoured ENO in Dhokla batter and mix it will. Do not over mix the batter.( After adding ENO immediately put the Dhokla for steaming. Do not rest the batter for long time).
6. you can also use cooker by removing its whistle for steaming Dhokla
7.Now grease the tin with oil and pour the Dhokla batter and tap 2 to 3 times.
8. Now play small stand in the heavy bottom pan /kadai (I am using small plate) and place the filled tin in it
9. Cover the lid and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Now insert the toothpaste in the Dhokla if the toothpick comes out clean, it means Dhokla is ready.
10. Now in the pan heat the oil and add mustard seeds and let it splutter then add a small pinch of asafoetida, curry leaves green chillies, sesame seeds and 1 cup of water, sugar, finely chopped green coriander leaves and salt as per taste and boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
11. Now let the Dhokla cool down and then insert the knife from sides of the Dhokla and flip it on the plate and tap it gently.
12. Cut the Dhokla in desired shapes and pour the tadka on the Dhokla and let it soak the tadka really well.
13. Rest the Dhokla for 5 to 10 minutes so it will absorb the tadka and become soft and juicy.
14. Serve with green chutney.
(Tip - I have made Dhokla for my kid so not add green chillies and ginger if you like you can add by corsely crushed green chillies and ginger as per taste)
Happy cooking!
