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Traditional Khaman Dhokla
Ingredients
- gram flour (besan)200 g
- baking soda1 tsp
- mustard seeds1 tsp
- lemon juice2 tbsp
- sugar1 tbsp
- green chili paste1 tsp
- oil1 tbsp
- curry leaves10 leaves
- turmeric powder0,5 tsp
- saltto taste
- water200 ml
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine 200g of gram flour, 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tbsp of sugar, and salt to taste.
- 2
Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice, 1 tsp of green chili paste, and 200ml of water to the dry ingredients. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
- 3
Just before steaming, add 1 tsp of baking soda to the batter and mix gently.
- 4
Grease a steaming tray with a little oil and pour the batter into it.
- 5
Steam the batter in a steamer for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 6
Once cooked, let it cool slightly and then cut into squares.
- 7
For the tempering, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a small pan. Add 1 tsp of mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 8
Add 10 curry leaves to the pan and sauté for a few seconds.
- 9
Pour the tempering over the steamed dhokla.
- 10
Serve the Khaman Dhokla warm with chutney or sauce of your choice.
