Sunday, November 7, 2010

Rava Dhokla

Ingredients:
Rava/sooji/semolina 2 cups
Yogurt  1 cup
Oil 2 tbsp
Ginger 1 tsp
Green Chili 1 finely chopped
Salt to taste
Water 1 cup
Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
ENO Fruit Salt  1.5 tsp
Oil

For the Seasoning:
Oil 2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Sesame Seeds 2 tsp
Green Chillies 2
Cilantro finely chopped
Grated coconut


Method
In a bowl, add rava, salt and turmeric. Mix well
Add Green Chilies, ginger, curds, oil and mix until there are no lumps
Add in Water and mix until a smooth batter forms and there are no lumps.
Allow the batter to rest for 15-20 mins
In the meantime, prepare a stock pot or tall pressure cooker with 1 1/2 inches of water. Bring it to a boil.
Prepare Dhokla stand plates by lightly spraying oil.
Once the Water comes to a boil, add Eno to the batter and mix well. The batter will foam up.
Pour the batter immediately into the Dhokla plates (filling only half way up) and place Dhokla stand into the stock pot.
Cover the stock pot and cook the Dhokla on medium heat for 15 mins
Switch off stove and remove the Dhokla stand from the stock pot. Let is cool for a few minutes.
For the seasoning, heat Oil in a small pan
Add Mustard Seeds and sesame Seeds and allow them to pop.
Add slit and de-seeded green chilies and let them cook for 30 seconds.
Switch off stove. Pour it over the dhoklas.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro and coconut on the Dhokla
Cut Dhokla into desired square pieces and serve hot with coriander/mint chutney.

Tip :
If using a pressure cooker, do not place the weight or whistle on the cooker.

Cooking Time : 45 mins
Servings : 4

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