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8. Recipe of the Month

Steamed Dhokla


Ingredients Of Steamed Dhokla

  • 1 Cup gram flour (besan)
  • 1 tbsp citric acid
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • to taste salt
  • A pinch of turmeric
  • Water (to make batter)
  • 1 tbsp fruit salt/ baking powder (dissolved in water)
  • To garnish:
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 Dried red chilli
  • 7-8 Curry leaves

    How to Make Steamed Dhokla

  1. In a bowl mix gram flour, citric acid, salt, sugar and turmeric. Add water and make it into a smooth batter with medium thick consistency.
  2. In a glass add the fruit salt or baking powder. Add water to it and pour this into the dhokla mixture.
  3. Grease the steaming tin with 2 drops of oil and pour the mixture into it. Steam for about 15-20 minutes or till cooked.
  4. In a pan, add oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chillies. Let it splutter.
  5. Pour the this over the prepared dhokla.
  6. Cut into pieces and serve.
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