Friday, March 14, 2014

suji dhokla(gujrati cuisine)

Recipe..
Ingredients...

  • Suji/rava  1 cup
  • Whisked yogurt for 1 cup
  • Turmeric powder 1/4 tspoon
  • Chopped green chilly 1-2
  • Ginger paste 1 tspoon
  • Oil 2-3 tablespoons
  • Eno fruit salt 1/2 tspoon
  • Chopped cilantro for final garnish
  • Salt to taste
For tadka
  • Oil 1 tablespoon
  • Mustard seeds 1/4 tspoon
  • Curry leaves 2 sprigs
Procedure
  • Initially in a mixing bowl add suji and yogurt
  • Mux well, and if the batter is very thick, add water to get the consistency if idli batter (thick consistency)
  • Add in salt,turmeric powder, green chilly,ginger and oil
  • Mix everything well and keep the batter aside for at least 10-15 minutes
  • After that,greese a microwave safe bowl with oil
  • Now at this stage add eni salt to the batter and mix until bubbles firm in it
  • Add the batter into the greesed bowl and spread equally
  • Microwave for 4-5 minutes and check if it's done by inserting a knife into the dhokla,if knife comes out clean,then the dhoklas are ready,or else microwave for another 1-2 minutes until done
  • After taking out from the microwave, cover the dhokla and let it rest for 4-5 minutes
  • Then cut it into desired shapes
  • For tadka,heat up oil in a pan and add mustard seeds into it,as it crackles add curry leaves and switch off the flame
  • Pour the tadka over dhokla pieces and give a finishing touch with a garnish of chopped cilantro!!!!!
Note..
  • Dhoklas are also prepared by steaming(as in case of idlis)...so u can prepare these delicious treats even if u don't have a microwave!!!!

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