Gujrati Dhokla

Dhokla or 'Khummun' is a snack from the Indian state of Gujarat that is served for festive meals.Often served with Tamarind and Mint-coriander Chutneys.

INGREDIENTS

Gram flour                                                   350 gms.
Curd (yogurt)                                                   1 cup
Chopped green chili                                        1 tbsp.
Turmeric powder                                             ½ tsp.
Mustard seeds                                                  1 tsp.
Chopped ginger                                              1 tbsp.
Soda bi-carb                                                    1 tsp.
Chopped green coriander                                1 tbsp.
Fresh grated coconut                                       ½ cup
Lemon                                                              1 no.
Oil                                                                    2 tbsp.
Salt                                                                  To taste

METHOD

1.Take gram flour in a bowl. Add beaten Curd/Yogurt and warm water. Whisk well
    to remove all lumps. The mixture should have a thick consistency. Add salt and
    cover it and leave it to ferment for 3-4 hours.
2. Make a paste of ginger and green chilies.
3. Add this paste to the fermented mixture. Add turmeric powder and correct
    seasoning.
4. Keep the steamer ready on the flame.
5. Grease a dhokla mould or a shallow cake tin with a little oil. In a small bowl
     take one teaspoon of soda bi-carb, 1 teaspoon oil and juice of 1 lemon. Mix well
     and add this to the Gram flour mixture.
6. Pour the batter into the greased mold and steam for 10-12 minutes.
7. Cool for sometime. Cut into squares and arrange in a serving platter/bowl.
8. Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to crackle,
    remove and pour over the dhoklas.
9. Serve garnished with chopped green coriander leaves and grated coconut.