Dhokla

Overview
Dhokla's are spongy steamed cake made with chickpea batter which is a speciality of Gujarat. There are all different kinds of dhokla in Gujarat. This is a simple and easy to make dhokla made with few ingredients. Dhoklas are healthy, high protein dish that can be served for breakfast or as a snack.

Dhokla

Ingredient
Channa Dal( Split Chick pea) 1 cup
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Baking soda(or fruit salt) 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste

To Garnish the dhokla
Cilantro - 3 tablespoons
Whole red chilly 4 broken into pieces
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Oil 3 teaspoon

Steps
1. Clean the Channa Dal in plenty of water and soak for about 4 - 6 hours.
2. Grind the Channa Dal to a smooth paste by adding water. The batter should be thick like the consistency of idly batter.
3. Add salt, lemon juice and baking powder (or fruit salt) to this. The batter will become frothy. Mix well and pour the batter to an oiled steaming plate and steam for about 20 - 25 minutes till the dhoklas are cooked well.
4. Take it out and let it cool to room temperature.
5. In another pan heat 3 teaspoon of oil. When the oil gets hot add the mustard seeds. After the mustard seeds splutter add the whole red chilly pieces and fry well. Turn off the heat and add the asafoetida powder immediately. Pour this oil mixture over the prepared dhokla and spread well. Sprinkle chopped colantro over the dhokla.

Cut into dhokla into diamond shape and serve with cilantro or mint chutney.