How to make dal dhokla with step by step photo
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firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup chana dal and ¼ cup rice.
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soak in enough water for 4 hours.
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drain off the water and transfer to the mixi.
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add 1 inch ginger, 2 chilli and blend to a coarse paste.
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transfer the chana dal – rice batter to a large bowl.
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further add ¼ cup curd, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt and ½ cup water.
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mix well forming a smooth consistency batter.
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cover and ferment for 8 hours or until the batter are well fermented.
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now add ½ tsp eno and mix gently until the batter turns frothy.
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transfer the batter to a greased pan.
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and steam for 25 minutes on medium flame.
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cool completely and cut dhokla into pieces.
Tempering preparation
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in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp sesame, pinch hing, 2 chilli and few curry leaves.
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add ¼ cup water, 1 tsp sugar, ¼ tsp salt and 1 tsp lemon juice.
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mix and get the water to a boil.
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pour the tempering over dhokla.
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garnish with 2 tbsp coconut and 2 tbsp coriander.
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finally, enjoy dal dhokla with green chutney.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure soak the dal well else it will be difficult to blend.
- also, adding eno makes dhokla super soft and spongy.
- additionally, steam well it may remain uncooked from the centre.
- finally, dal dhokla recipe tastes great when prepared slightly sweet and tangy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/dal-dhokla-recipe-lentil-dhokla-recipe/