Dhokla

Ingredients

Check you have the quantities below.

• 1 1/2 cups besan (gram flour)
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp green chilli, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 6 leaves curry leaves

Let’s make it

1. Whisk besan, yogurt, water, salt, sugar, ginger, chilli, and lemon juice into a smooth batter.
2. Stir in baking soda just before steaming.
3. Pour into a greased pan and steam 15–18 minutes until set.
4. Cool slightly and cut into pieces.
5. Temper oil with mustard seeds and curry leaves, pour over the dhokla, and serve.