Khaman Dhokla

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Khaman Dhokla - A quick healthy tasty protein packed Gujarati recipe.
Ingredients -
2 cup gram flour (besan)
1/2 cup thick sour curd
1/2 spoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 spoon sugar
Salt
1 teaspoon fruit salt (Eno)

For tempering:
1/2 spoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 green chilli

For garnishing:
1/2 spoon roasted white sesame seeds
A handfull of grated fresh coconut

Method -
1. Take a mixing bowl add gram flour(besan), curd, turmeric powder, grated ginger, asafoetida, sugar and salt as per your requirement and mix it by stirring in one direction. Add water little by little to adjust the consistency and make a thick smooth batter.

2. Cover the bowl and allow the batter to rest for about 30 minutes.

3. Grease a tray/plate and keep it aside.

4. Next add fruit salt (Eno) into the batter and slightly mix it and transfer it into the greased plate and steam it for about 20-25minutes.

5. Allow the dhokla to cool down for about 10mins and demould it from the greased plate.

6. Take a tadka pan add oil, once the oil is hot add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter and then add cumin seeds, green chilli (slit the green chilli into half) and pour it over the dhokla and spread the tempering evenly over the dhokla with a spoon.

7. Garnish the dhokla by sprinkling some white sesame seeds and grated coconut and cut in into small cubes and serve hot.

Note:
* After steaming check if the dhokla is completely cooked by inserting a toothpick or knife into the dhokla and check if it comes out clean. If not, then steam it for more 3-4minutes.

* You can also simply garnish the dhokla with finely chopped coriander leaves instead of grated coconut.

* Once you mix fruit salt into the batter mix and place it immediately into the steamer for cooking.

* You can also add some sugar while tempering to give slight sweet taste over the dhokla.

* Serve Dhokla hot with meetha chutney/green chutney.

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