DHOKLA

Dhokla is one of the most favourite dish in all Gujarati Families. Not only Gujarati's but also people across various countries are overwhelmed with its delicious taste.  It is also known as Khaman. There are different types of dhoklas which can be prepared like sandwich dhokla, cheese dhokla etc. It can be taken as a breakfast, side dish, as a snack or even as a main course. It is made fro fermented batter of rice and chickpeas(chana dal). 

Ingredients:  Rice, chickpeas, baking soda, salt(as per taste)  green chillies(4-5)coriander leaves, sugar(2tbsp), lemon(1) , water(1 cup) mustard seed(1tsp), cumin seeds(1tsp), oil(2tbsp)    

                            

Procedure:The procedure of making Dhokla is quite simple. Rice and chickpeas has to be taken in a particular ratio i.e the quantity of chickpeas is should be more than the quantity of rice. This has to be soaked for 4-5 hours. Than this mixture is has to be ground and fermented for 4-5 hours. 

The fermented batter has to be steamed for 20 minutes on a flat dish after adding soda to it and mixing it well. After 20 minutes it has to be cut into pieces. To add more flavours to it,  heat a pan with one tbsp oil Add mustard seed, cumin seeds,curry leaves and green chillies. Thsn add 1 cup of water, 1 lemon, 2 tbsp of sugar. Make it boil for 2-3 mins and than pour it on the pieces of dhoklas. Garnish it with coriander leaves. Add the most delicious dhoklas are ready. It is served with coriander chutney or date-tamarind chutney. 

Benefits: Dhoklas are considered one of the healthiest snack which people of different age groups can have. Also people who are health conscious, can have dhoklas as they are steamed and not fried so it has less oil content and are free from calories. It is also 

helpful in easy digestion. Besides this all the ingredients contain high fibre, proteins and nutrients. So with so many advantages we can have yummy dhoklas instead of oily samosas, vada, and all the fried stuff.  

If you have not yet tasted it please do taste it. I'm sure u will love its taste.