Soji Dhokla

Dhokla is a snack from Gujarat and is popular all over the country. It has many variations, Soji Dhokla is one of them.  It goes well with Tamarind and Mint-coriander Chutneys.

Makes/Serves:  6 to 8 pieces

Ingredients:

For batter,

•          1/2 cup Soji

•          1/2 cup Yogurt

•          1/4 cup water

•          1 pinch Suger

•          1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

•          1tbsp chopped Coriander leave

•          1 tsp Eno

•          Salt to taste

For tempering

•          1tbsp Oil

•          1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

•          2 to 3 green Chili

•          1/2 tsp Sugar

•          3 tbsp water

Method:

•          In a bowl mix Suji, yogurt and water, beat until smooth paste, lumps should not be there. Let it set for 1hr

•          Now add Salt, Sugar ,and Turmeric powder, mix well leave it for few min.

•          Side by side greased a tray and get ready for steam. Pour a large glass of water in steamer and heat it over medium flame. Grease its tray with   oil. 

•          Now add Eno to the batter, mix well it will become fluffy.

•          Pour it into a greased tray and place in steamer. Steam it for 3 to 5 min over high flame and then reduced   the flame and steam for 15 min.

•          After 15 minutes, insert knife in it and check, if it comes out clean, means it is ready. If not, then steam it 3 to 5 min more.

•          Take out trays from steamer and let it cool for 10 min Cut prepared Suji  Dhokla into small squares.

•           Now make tempering

•           in a small pan ,add oil ,after heating the Oil add Mustard seeds, when seeds changes color add green Chili ,Sugar and water.

•          Now Pour prepared tempering over Suji Dhoklas. 

•          Serve it with green chutney or tomato chutney.

Recipe Credit: From a Friend

Cook Tip: Add Eno just before pouring the batter in greased tray and do not steam on high flame for long time.