Dhokla is a vegetarian food item that originates from the Indian state of Gujarat. It is made with a fermented batter derived from rice and split chickpeas. Dhokla can be eaten for breakfast, as a main course, as a side dish, or as a snack.
| Ingredients: |
| For Batter: |
| 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan/Chickpea Flour) |
| 1 tablespoon Semolina (rava/sooji), optional |
| 1½ teaspoons Lemon juice |
| 1 teaspoon Eno Fruit Salt |
| 1 teaspoon crushed Green Chilli-Ginger |
| 3/4 cup Water |
| 1/4 cup Curd (yogurt) |
| 1 teaspoon Oil (for greasing) |
| 1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste |
| For Tempering: |
| 2 tablespoons Oil |
| 10-15 Curry Leaves |
| 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds |
| 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (optional) |
| 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (til) |
| 1 tablespoon Sugar |
| 4 Green Chillies, slit lengthwise and cut into halves |
| 2 tablespoons chopped Coriander Leaves |
| 2 tablespoons grated Fresh Coconut |
| 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing) |
| 1/3 cup Water |
Good Eats 