Rava Dhokla

Dhokla is made of besan, which is a good source of protein.  Dhokla is steamed and not fried, it is also a hit with people looking to lose weight. The besan base, is in fermented form, which   works on increasing the bio availability of nutrients like riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, Vitamin K.

Dhokla is a vegetarian culinary dish that is found mainly in the Indian state of Gujarat and parts of adjacent states. Dhokla can be eaten for breakfast, as a main course, as a side dish, or as a snack.

Preparation Time- 20-25 mins

Cooking Time- 20 mins

Total Time- 40-45 mins

Course- Breakfast/ Snacks

Cuisine- Gujarati

Servings- 4

Ingredients-

Rava /Semolina- 2 cup 

Buttermilk/whisked curd- 1 cup (sour)

Besan- ½ cup

Water as required

Salt to taste

Fruit salt (Eno)- 1 sachet

Baking soda- ½ tbsp

Turmeric powder- ½ tbsp

Sugar- ½ tbsp

Oil- 2 tbsp

For Tempering:-

• Oil- 3 tbsp
• Hing powder- 1 pinch
• Mustard seeds- 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds- 1 tbsp
• Green chili- 3-4
• Curry leaves- 8-10
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:-

·        In a bowl add rawa, besan, salt, buttermilk/ whisked curd and water to make thick batter

·        Keep it for 20-25 min

·        Meanwhile keep the steamer on high flame with 2-3 glass of water in it

·        Then take a small bowl and add 2 tbsp oil, sugar, turmeric powder, salt, baking soda and fruit salt and pour this in batter and mix it well

·        Grease the container, and pour this dhokla mixture in container

·        Add the fruit salt mixture in batter just before keeping the container in steamer

·        Spread evenly and shake the pan to even out the batter.

·        Cover the lid and steam it for 20 mins

·        Check the dhokla with toothpick or knife, if it comes out clean your rawa dhokla is cooked

·        Let it cool down and the cut it into pieces

·        In a tadka pan add all the tempering ingredients and let it crackle

·        Pour this tempering over the dhokla’s

 

Rava Dhokla’s are ready to serve with green chutney or sauce