Spongy Dhokla:
* Dhokla Recipe

*Ingredients :

1 cup besan

1 1/2 tbsp semolina

4 tsp sugar

1 tsp ginger green chilli paste

1/2 tsp citric acid or 1 tsp lemon juice

Salt to taste

2 tsp fruit salt

3 1/2 oil for greasing and cooking

1 tsp mustard seeds ..rai

1 tsp sesame seeds. .til

2 green chilles slit lengthwise

Hing a pinch

2 to 3 curry leaves

1 tbsp grated coconut optional

1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped
*Method:
1) Combine besan, semolina, sugar, ginger green chilli paste, citric acid and salt along with little water( approx 3/4 cup) in a bowl and mix well with the help of your hand and get a smooth and thick batter

2) Divide the batter in to 2 equal portion and keep aside

3) Add 1 tsp of fruit salt to a portion of the batter and mix gently.

4) Pour the batter immediately to greased thali and spread evenly by rotating thali clockwise.

5) Steam in steamer for 12 -15 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside.

6) Repeat step 3 to 5 to make one more thali of dhoklas.

7) Heat 3 tsp oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds.

8) When the seeds crackle add the sesame seeds, green chillies, hing and curry leaves .mix well and saute them on a medium flame for few seconds.

9) Remove from flame and add 1 1/2 tbsp of water and mix well.

10) Pour tempering over the dhoklas.

11) Cool slightly and cut in to equal sized pieces.

12) Serve hot .

13) Garnish with chopped coriander.
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