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Khaman Dhokla – Instant Spongy Besan Dhokla With Sweet & Spicy Tempering

Prep Time25 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time45 mins

Khaman Dhokla - Instant Spongy Besan Dhokla With Sweet & Spicy Tempering

Khaman Dhokla Batter:
 Besan (gram flour) - 1 ½ cups
 Rava / Suji (fine) - 3 Tbsp
 Ginger Paste - ½ tsp
 Green Chili (finely chopped) - 2 qty
 Turmeric - ¼ tsp
 Sugar - 1 tsp
 Hing - pinch
 Salt - ½ tsp
 Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp
 Oil - 1 Tbsp.
 Water - 1 cup
 Eno Fruit Salt - ½ tsp
Khaman Dhokla Tempering:
 Oil - 3 tsp
 Mustard Seeds - ½ tsp
 Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
 Sesame Seeds - 1 tsp
 Hing - pinch
 Curry Leaves - 7-10 qty
 Green Chili (slit lengthwise) - 2 qty
 Water - ¼ cup
 Sugar - 1 tsp
 Salt - 1/2 tsp
 Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp.
 Cilantro - garnish
How To Make Khaman Dhokla Batter:
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1) In a strainer, add 1 1/2 cup Besan, 3 Tbsp of fine Suji and sift everything together into a mixing bowl.

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2) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp ginger paste, 2 finely chopped chilies, 1 tsp sugar, a pinch of hing, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp oil to the bowl.

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3) Next, gradually add in 1 cup of water while mixing until you have a smooth batter.

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4) Add 1/2 tsp of Eno fruit salt and mix together.

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5) Immediately pour the batter into an oiled pan and place in a steamer for about 20 minutes, or until cooked.

PRO TIP: Use a toothpick to see if it is cooked through.

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6) Once cooked, remove from the steamer and cut into squares.

PRO TIP: For a cleaner cut, use a plastic knife!

How To Make Dhokla Tempering:
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1) In a pan, add 3 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, a pinch of hing, 7-10 curry leaves, and 2 split green chilies. Fry for 1-2 minutes.

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2) Next, add 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Mix together and make sure that the sugar dissolves.

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3) Pour the tempering over the cut Dhokla, and garnish with cilantro.

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4) Enjoy!