INSTANT SOOJI DHOKLAS

Dhokla is the most popular snack in the Gujarati Cuisine. Every one loves it as it is very light and healthy. You can even add some grated veggies for variation. Today's recipe is the instant one with semolina and yogurt. It is perfect and sure shot recipe for a day when you have unexpected guests as the ingredients are all basic and available in out kitchens always.

Ingredients:
Sooji (Semolina) ..... 1 1/2 cup
Curd ................... 1 cup.
Chilli paste ........ 1/2 tsp.
Ginger-garlic paste ... 1 tsp. (optional)
Haldi powder ............. 1/4 tsp.
Salt to taste
Sugar ...... 1/2 tsp.
Kasoori methi ....1 tsp. (or) ( 1/4 tsp crushed methi seeds)
Oil .......... 1 tbsp.
Eno fruit salt....... 1 tsp
Lime juice

For Tempering:
Mustard seeds .... 1 tbsp.
Hing .... a pinch
Green chillies ....2 (slit)
Curry leaves .... 1 sprig

For Garnishing:
Grated coconut
Coriander leaves

Method:
1. Mix the sooji, curd, salt, sugar, haldi, oil, chilli paste and ginger garlic paste into a smooth and thick batter,adding a little water.
2. Put eno and on top of it squeeze the lime juice and then mix the batter well.
( If making more quantity, eno has to be added separately every time just before steaming. Do not add eno and leave the batter.)
3. Put the batter in a greased plate and steam it for 15 minutes.
4. Let it cool a little, then cut into pieces.
5. Add the tempering.
6. Garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.
7. Serve with mint chutney.

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