Ingredients

For the Dhokla Batter:-

• 1 cup Gram flour
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Yoghurt/curds
• 1 tsp Eno (fruit salt)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 250 ml Water

For the Tempering:-

• 1/4 cup Oil
• 2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 Green chillies (finely chopped,see recipe notes below for kid friendly )
• 250 ml Water
• 1/4 cup Granulated white sugar

For Garnishing:-

• 2 tbsp Coriander (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp coconut or desiccated coconut

Instructions

Prepare the Dhokla:-

• 1 Add the besan flour in a bowl.
  
• 2 Mix remaining ingredients except the eno powder. Mix well. Then strain the mixture in another bowl to get rid of all the flour lumps to get a smooth batter. Leave batter aside for 15 minutes.
  
• 3 After 15 minutes, add the eno powder.
  
• 4 Mix thoroughly but be quick. The mixture will begin to bubble up and double.
  
• 5 Grease a 6 inch steam-able pan with oil. Pour batter in the pan. Cover and steam for 15 minutes.
  
• 6 Once steamed, leave aside for 10 minutes. Then cut into desired pieces.
  

Prepare the Tempering:-

• 7 In a small pan, add oil. Add the mustard, allow it to splutter. Then add the green chilies and let them sizzle for about 30 second.
  
• 8 Add the water and sugar. Bring it to a boil.
  
• 9 Pour the boiling syrup over dhokla.
  
• 10 Allow the water to get soaked in.
  
• 11 Then sprinkle top with coriander and coconut. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  
• 12 Serve chilled with tamarind chutney.
  

Recipe Notes

Eliminate chilies for tempering in the recipe for kids.