Khaman Dhokla

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Serves: Four

• 1 1/2 tbsp semolina(suji)
• 200 g flour
• 3 tbsp oil
• 3 tbsp sugar
• salt, to taste
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 tbsp citric acid
• 1tbsp  fruit salt
• 1 tbsp soda bicarb
• juice of 1/2 a lemon

For The Tempering:

• 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp oil
• a pinch of asafoetida
• 3 green chillies, chopped
• 5 curry leaves
• 50 ml water

For The Garnishing:

• coriander leaves
• grated coconut

Method

Mix together semolina, flour, half the oil, sugar, salt and half the water. Set aside.

Prepare the steamer and grease a steamer plate.

In another bowl, mix the remaining oil and water together and add all other ingredients.

Add to the flour mixture, and mix lightly in a circular movement, till all ingredients are combined.

immediately pour into the greased plate and put in the steamer. Steam for 15 minutes. Remove

from heat and set aside to cool. Temper mustard and sesame seeds in the oil. When they

splutter, add the remaining ingredients. Pour over Dhokla. Top with the garnishing, cut into

squares and serve with chuteny.