STEP 1.Taka bowl, mix semolina and curd. Mix well such that there are no lumps. Place lid and keep aside for at least 2 hours. Its a good idea to soak overnight in the refrigerator.
STEP 2.Make a coarse paste of green chilies and ginger.
STEP 3.At the time of preparing dhokla, add besan, lemon juice, green chilies-ginger paste, oil, sugar and salt to the soaked sooji yogurt batter mixture and mix well. The consistency should be like a thick dosa batter.
STEP 4.Grease a stainless steel vessel or an aluminum round cake pan that will easily fit into your pressure cooker or steaming vessel.
STEP 5.If using a pressure cooker, add water to it and place it on low flame with out lid. If using a steamer, add water and allow to steam.
STEP 6.To the sooji curd batter, add eno salt and mix well using your hand. You will find that the batter becomes frothy. Immediately, pour the batter into the greased vessel, sprinkle red chili powder and place lid.
STEP 7.Place this vessel in the pressure cooker or steamer and steam it on high without weight for 16-18 mts. Turn off flame and allow to cool for 10 mts.
STEP 8.When the dhokla is cooling prepare the tempering. Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Next add cumin seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves and saute for a few secs. Turn off flame and keep aside.
STEP 9.Remove dhokla vessel from the pressure cooker and use a knife to run along the edge of the dhokla to loosen it. Overturn the vessel on to a plate carefully and again turn it back to its original position with red chili powder on top. Pour the tempering on top of dhokla, sprinkle fresh coriander leaves and cut into pieces and serve warm.
Nutrition value
184
calories per serving
2 g Fat6 g Protein32 g Carbs4 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
2g
Protein
6g
Carbs
32g
Fiber
4g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
32g
Protein
6g
Fiber
4g
Fats
Fat
2g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
126mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
141mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
21mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
4mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
55mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
80mg
Selenium
12mcg
Zinc
1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment