KHAMAN DHOKLA

A traditional Gujarati snack, prepared in a jiffy.

Cooking Time : 6 min.
Preparation Time : 10 min.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup Bengal gram flour ( besan)
1 1/2 tablespoons semolina (rawa)
1/2 teaspoon citric acid crystals
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon green chilli-ginger paste
1 1/2 teaspoons Eno's fruit salt
salt to taste For the tempering

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 green chillies, chopped
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon oil For the garnish

1 tablespoon chopped coriander
1 teaspoon chilli powder How to proceed
1. To prepare the tempering, heat the oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, add the sesame seeds, green chilli and asafoetida and remove from the fire. Add 1 tablespoon of water and pour the mixture over the steamed dhoklas.
2. Garnish with the coriander and sprinkle with the chilli powder.
3. Cut into pieces and serve with green chutney.
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients except the fruit salt in a bowl and make a batter using a1 cup of water.
2. Add the fruit salt. Sprinkle a little water over the fruit salt and mix wel.
3. Pour half the batter into a greased 150 mm. (6") diameter microwaveable container and cover with a plastic wrap.
4. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Allow to stand for 1 minute.
5. Repeat with remaining batter to make 1 more tray of dhoklas. Keep aside.