(Khaman Dhokla is a healthy Breakfast Item from Indian State Gujarat.)
Today, I m going to introduce you to a very popular breakfast item in Gujarat (Indian State), but I think not many from other parts of the world would be acquainted with this snack.
Khaman Dhokla is a very healthy dish made from Raw Rice, Black gram (uraad daal) and Split Chickpeas (Chana daal).
Good part is that you can store the batter for 4-5 days...so all those working moms, this recipe is for you especially...
Ingredients
1. Raw Rice -- 1 cup
2. Split Chick peas (Chana daal) --- 1 cup
3. Black gram (Urad daal) --- 1/2 cup
4. Butter Milk - 1 cup
5. Ginger paste - 1 tsp
6.Green Chilly Paste - 1 tsp
7.Salt - According to the taste
8.Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
9.Baking Soda - 1/4 tsp
10.Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
11.Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
12.Grated Coconut - To Garnish
Soak the pulses in water along with the rice for 5-6 hours.
Then grind it adding sour butter milk,salt and Turmeric powder.
Batter should be thick, say dropping consistency.
(For better result,You can ferment this batter for 8 hours)
Now add Ginger paste 1 tsp and green chilly paste 1 tsp.
Add 1/4 tsp Baking Soda and pour 1 tsp hot water on the Soda ,mix the batter well.
Pour into greased baking tin, bake until done (3-4 minutes) on Microwave High power.
For Seasoning
Heat 1tabsp oil, splutter 1tsp Mustard seeds,add a pinch of asafoetida, Curry Leaves and slit green chillies.
Add 2tbsp water to this and pour the whole mixture over the Cake/Dhokla taken out from Microwave.
Cut this into squares and garnish with grated coconut and chopped Cilantro.
Enjoy Khaman Dhokla with Coconut-Cilantro chutney.
Very tasty, just try once then I am sure, you will accept it as one of your favourite snacks.
Please tell me how you find it. Then I can give you easier version of the same recipe.But this snack will taste way DELICIOUS if you follow this recipe than going for the easier one!!!!!!
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