Hi everyone… Though I am librarian by profession and surrounded by books , but my passion lies for cooking and serving . Last few days , I am active on Chef at Large (Food Group On Facebook) which gaved me new boosting to learn new recipes from all over the states as well as countries. Here is one of the authentic recipe of Instant Khaman dhokla . Thanks to Pallavi Jain Dhadda. Tried and Tasted recipe .
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING DHOKLA:
FOR
BATTER :
BESAN FLOUR
|
1 ½ CUP
|
CURD
|
1 /2 CUP
|
SALT
|
AS NEEDED
|
GREEN CHILLI
|
1 TSP PASTE
|
TURMERIC POWDER
|
A PINCH
|
SUGAR
|
1 TBSP
|
ENO FRUIT SALT
|
1 SACHET
|
LEMON JUICE
|
2 TBSP
|
OIL
|
1 TBSP
|
GINGER
|
1 TBSP GRATED
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FOR TEMPERING
|
|
OIL
|
2 TBSP
|
MUSTARD SEEDS
|
1 TSP
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CURRY LEAVES
|
10-15
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WATER
|
¼ CUP
|
SUGAR
|
1-2 TBSP
|
LEMON JUICE
|
1 TBSP
|
CILANTRO
|
2 TBSP
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SESAME SEEDS
|
1 TSP
|
SALT
|
PINCH
|
Method:
- In a wide vessel
for batter add the besan, curd,
ginger grated, green chilli paste, turmeric powder, salt , sugar and lemon
juice and mix well without any lumps.
- Add water and
make batter of flowing consistency. Not too thick nor too watery. Keep
aside.
- Now grease the
microwave safe dish with some oil. Leave enough space for batter to rise.
- Now add ENO and
quickly mix and pour it into the microwave safe container. Don’t fill it
completely.
- Immediately
microwave it on high power for 4 – 5 mins. The time taken to cook may vary
because of different companies microwaves.
- Keep checking
dhokla with toothpick.
- After its done
let it cool completely before tempering it.
- For tempering
heat oil , add mustard seeds . once the seed splutters put in slit green
chilles(its optional) and curry leaves.
- Add water and
let it boil for a minute and then add sugar and salt.
- Take off the gas
. After it cools down add lemon juice .
- When dhokla gets
cools , cut in pieces and later add tempering.
- Garnish with
Cilantro and Fresh Coconut.
RECIPE FOR GREEN CHUTNEY
When RAKS posted the recipe for green chutney i was so tempted to try this . It turned out well and tasted yum with the dhoklas.
INGREDIENTS:
CORIANDER LEAVES
|
1/2 CUP
|
MINT LEAVES
|
1/2CUP
|
GARLIC
|
3 PODS
|
GREEN CHILLI
|
2 NOS.
|
CHAT MASALA
|
1TSP
|
ONION
|
1/2 NO.
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SALT
|
AS NEEDED
|
LEMON
|
1/2
|
METHOD:
·
Grind the leaves along with the chilli, chat masala ,salt and
onion into a fine paste.
·
Add the lemon juice to it and mix well.
