Dhokla

Ingredients

• 2 cups besan (chickpea flour)
• 1 cup sour yoghurt
• 1 tsp fruit salt (eno)
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 10 curry leaves
• 2 green chillies, slit
• fresh coriander and coconut to garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix besan, yoghurt, turmeric, salt, sugar and water to a smooth batter. Rest 2 hours.

   💡 Tip: Resting improves fermentation and fluffiness.

   120 min
2. 2

   Grease a steaming tray. Add eno to batter, mix quickly and pour into tray immediately.

   💡 Tip: Work fast after adding eno!
3. 3

   Steam for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

   18 min
4. 4

   For tempering: heat oil, crackle mustard seeds, add curry leaves, chillies and a little water with sugar.

   5 min
5. 5

   Pour tempering over dhokla, garnish with coriander and coconut. Slice and serve.