Dhokla is a famous snack item originating from Gujarat, India. Various cereals and pulses like Gram Flour (Besan), Rice and Chickpea, Rava are used to prepare this delicacy. In this version of “Oil-free Dhokla”, we have tried to keep it equally tasty but low on calories to make it healthier.
Ingredients:
Besan (Gram Flour) – 1 cup
Rava – 1 tbsp (optional)
Chillies – 2 finely chopped
Ginger – 1’’ grated
Water – ¾ to 1 cup, to achieve desired consistency of the batter
Sugar – 1 tsp
Coriander – ¼ cup, finely chopped
Curry Leaves – ¼ cup, finely chopped
Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
Jeera – ½ tsp
Hing – 1 pinch
Eno Fruit Salt – 1 tsp
Salt – as per taste
Lime – 1, juice
Method:
1. In a steamer, put 2 cups of water and heat over a slow flame.
2. Grease 2 plates with ½ tsp oil and keep ready.
3. In a vessel or a pan, mix all the ingredients except Eno Fruit Salt and lime juice. Ensure to make a smooth paste. There should be no lumps.
4. Lastly, add Eno Fruit Salt and stir in one direction for one minute & pour into the greased plate.
5. Steam over medium flame for 10-12 mins.
6. Insert a toothpick/knife to check; if it comes out clean, the Dhokla is ready.
7. Cut the dhokla into small squares using a knife. Garnish it with coriander, pepper and drizzle the lime juice on top.
8. Serve with green coriander mint chutney.
