Suji dhokla

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Preparation time: 5 minutes
cooking time: 15 minutes
serves 4

for the batter:2 cups semolina( suji)
1 cup sour curd
1 tsp oil
½ tsp haldi( turmeric powder)
¼ tsp red chili powder
salt to taste
1 tbsp or 1 sachet eno fruit salt
for the tempering:1/2tsp mustard seeds (rai)
2 green chillies
4-5 leaves curry leaves
2 tsp oil
2 tbsp sugar
½ cup water
for the garnish:chopped corriander

How to make suji dhokla:

Mix together all the ingredients for the batter, except fruit salt (Eno), using enough water to make a thick batter. Let it stand for 10 minutes. When the steamer is hot, add in fruit salt, sprinkle a little water over fruit salt and mix thoroughly. The mixture will rise immediately. Pour the batter in greased thali or dhokla stand and steam for about 12 -15 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Cut dhokla in half and arrange in a dish.

For the tempering, heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds start to crackle, add curry leaves and green chillies. Now add sugar and water and let it boil for 2 minutes. Pour this over the steamed Dhoklas. Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

Tips: You can add chopped or grated vegetables (carrot, cabbage and peas) to the batter to make the Suji dhokla more nutritious.
Steamer should be hot when you add fruit salt to the batter.