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Dhokla is a vegetarian culinary dish that is found mainly in the Indian state of Gujarat and parts of adjacent states. It is made with a fermented batter derived from rice and split chickpeas. Dhokla can be eaten for breakfast, as the main course, as a side dish or as a snack. It is usually served with green chutney made of coriander. It is garnished with coriander and often with grated coconut.
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Recipe
Ingredients
gram flour (besan)
1 cup
lemon juice
1 tablespoon
Eno (fruit salt)
1 teaspoon
turmeric
1/2 teaspoon
green chilli paste
1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
water
1 cup
oil
2 tablespoons
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
coriander leaves
1/2 cup
Directions
Step 1:
In a large bowl, add gram flour, turmeric, green chilli paste and salt. Add water and whisk to ensure there are no lumps and you have a smooth batter.
Step 2:
Now add lemon juice and Eno to this mixture. It will start to bubble. Mix everything well.
Step 3:
Immediately pour this batter into a greased tin.
Step 4:
Steam the batter for 10-12 minutes. Let it cool and then cut into squares.
Step 5:
In a pan, heat the oil and add some mustard seeds. Once they crackle, pour this over the dhokla.
Step 6:
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with green chutney.
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