Khaman Dhokla With Green Chutney

 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
FOR TEMPERING
OIL	2 TBSP
MUSTARD SEEDS	1 TSP
CURRY LEAVES	10-15
WATER	¼ CUP
SUGAR	1-2 TBSP
LEMON JUICE	1 TBSP
CILANTRO	2 TBSP
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.
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.