Instant Dhokla

Soft, fluffy, sweet and tangy instant dhokla is a perfect breakfast, lunch box or tea time snack made from gram flour. Here is the recipe of this delicious instant khaman

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups gram flour
1/2 tsp citric acid or lemon juice
2 pinches turmeric powder
1 pinch asafoetida
Salt to taste
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp oil
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup water

Ingredients for tempering

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp white sesame seeds
2-3 green chillies, slit
8-10 curry leaves
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup water
 Ingredients for garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
2 tbsp nylon sev or grated fresh coconut

Method:-
Firstly, sift the gram flour twice.
Now in a big mixing bowl, take gram flour, add salt, citric acid, turmeric powder, sugar and asafoetida. Mix well.
Now add oil and water little by little and whisk the mixture in one direction till the consistency of batter turns smooth and flowy.
Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add 2-3 cups of water in a pressure cooker and bring it to a boil.
Now add in the baking soda and give it a nice and quick whisk.
Pour this batter into the greased pan.
Place the pan in pressure cooker. Remove the whistle and cover it with a lid.
Steam it for 15 minutes on high flame.
After 15 minutes open the lid, insert a toothpick or a knife into the dhokla. If it comes out clean means the dhokla is done.
Allow it to cool down.
When the dhokla is warm, demould it. Make cuts and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves and green chillies. Stir for few seconds.
Add in the water, lemon juice, salt and sugar. Give it a mix and let this tempering boil for 1-2 minutes.
Now pour this mixture evenly on the dhokla.
Garnish with chopped coriander, sev or grated coconut and serve.