A Kutch delicacy, Khaman dhokla is a salty steamed cake made from chickpea flour. Khaman Dhokla is a famous recipe from the state of Gujrat. Dhoklas are different from Khaman dhoklas. Khaman dhoklas are yellow in colour and made from besan or chickpea flour which is fermented with soda and baked. While dhoklas are prepared from rice n urad dal and is white in colour. Khaman dhoklas are tastier and delicious than dhoklas and are soft as sponge.



Ingredients:
Besan (Chickpea Flour) -2 cups
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Citric acid - 1 tsp (dissolved in 1/2 cup of water)
Sugar - 2tsp
Ginger garlic paste -1tsp
Water - 1 1/4cup
Soda - 1/2 tsp
Eno - 1 tsp (Lemon flavour preferably or fruit salt).

For Tempering:
1/2 tsp of mustard seeds
1/2 tsp of sesame seeds
2 green chillies Chopped
A pinch of Asafoetida
1tbsp of oil.

For Garnishing:
1tbsp of grated coconut
1tbsp of chopped coriander leaves.


Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients except eno and citric acid till light and fluffy.
2. Leave it for 20 minutes.
3. Grease a flat plan with a little oil.
4. Boil 2 glasses of water in a pressure cooker.
5. Add the eno and citric acid to batter prepared.
6. This will form a thick batter.
7. Pour this batter into the greased pan or tray.
8. Keep this tray into the cooker with lid on it.
9. Steam for 15-25 minutes till a knife inserted comes out clean without stickiness.
10. Do not keep the weights on cooker. Remove them before steaming the batter.
11. To prepare the tempering, heat the oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds. When they crackle add the sesame seeds, green chillies and Asafoetida and remove from fire.
12. Add 1 tbsp of water to this tempering and pour over the steamed dhoklas.
13. Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.
14. Cut the dhoklas into small pieces and serve with green chutney.

Making Time: 30 minutes.

Serves: 4 persons

Shelflife: Best fresh.

Note: Instead of eno, dissolve citric acid and 1tsp sugar in 1 cup of water. Pour this along with seasoning over the dhokla. Also Stir the batter in one direction for a spongy final effect.

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