Khaman Dhokla

A fermented sweet-sour Gujarati snack

Ingredients

4 cups of Chana (bengal gram dal) Dal

1 cup Rice

1/4 cup of Urad (Moong dal washed) Dal

2 tbsp.of Sour curd

A big pinch of Baking soda

1 tsp. Sugar

1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

1/2 tsp. Red chili powder

Salt according to taste

For frying:

2 tbsp. of oil

1 tsp. Mustard seeds

4 green chilies sliced

4 tbsp.. Coconut, grated

A handful of chopped Coriander leaves

Advice

For making Khaman Dhokla for any party or social gathering you have to start a day in advance.

Serve with

Green chutney

Method

1.Wash and soak both the dals and rice separately for 8 hours.
2.Drain and grind them coarsely and mix the curds & soda.
3.Add enough hot water to form a batter and keep this mixture overnight.
4.Next morning mix the salt, chili powder, sugar and turmeric powder.
5.Pour this mixture in a lightly greased thali and steam till firm.
6.When cold cut into pieces and keep aside.
7.Heat oil in a pan add the mustard seeds & sliced green chilies.
8.When the seeds starts to sputter add the Khaman Dhokla and sprinkle grated coconut and coriander leaves and serve hot.