Gujrati Dhokla

Directions

1. 1
   * In a bowl add gram flour (besan), Curd and water.
2. 2
   * Mix well and make a smooth batter. The batter should be of thick consistency.
3. 3
   * Add salt and set aside for 4 hours covered with a lid.
4. 4
   * Take the ginger and green chili paste and add to the batter. Also add turmeric powder and mix well.
5. 5
   * Keep the steamer or cooker ready on gas.
6. 6
   * Grease a baking dish (it should fit in the steamer or cooker).
7. 7
   * Now in small bowl take a tsp. of soda bi-carb or eno, 1tsp oil and lemon juice and mix well.
8. 8
   * Add this to the batter and mix well.
9. 9
   * Pour the batter into the greased pan and steam for 10-12 minutes or till done.
10. 10
    * Cool for sometime and cut into big cubes.
11. 11
    * Heat little oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds and curry leaves allow to splutter. Remove and pour it over dhoklas.
12. 12
    * Garnish the besan dhokla with coriander and slited green chilies.
13. 13
    * Serve with hari chutney.