Dhokla Idli

Dhokla Idli

The other day we went to newly opened “Shree Mithai” outlet in Anna Nagar ( Tel N0 - 43539999 / 26289999 ) to buy some sweets and snacks - predominantly North Indian variety. The first floor is the sweets & snacks section, where one can find a variety of sweets and savories. I found Dhokla Idlis (new for me) and bought a couple of them. (If my memory serves me right, they were Rs13 a piece or Rs 130 / kg ). The Dhokla Idlis were very tasty, spongy and fluffy. Having got an idea, I thought of trying at home. I ‘ve a great collection of Dhokla recipes. So why not give it a go?. See the result for yourself.. it came out well , exactly the same taste of those from Shree Mithai and equally fluffy. We had them with the coriander chutney. Here’s the recipe. Try them out for an evening snack and let me know the results please.

Dhokla Idli

Makes : 14
Serves : 3

Ingredients

250 g besan ( gram flour - fresh )
100 ml fresh curd
Extra water for mixing ( approximately 1 cup )
1 teaspoon salt

Grind to a fine paste:

1 green chilli
1 - inch piece ginger, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Make a fine paste of the above ingredients.

For final mixing:

1 teaspoon cooking oil
Juice of 1 lemon
5 g Eno fruit salt

For seasoning :

1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 teaspoon mustard oil
1 spring dark green curry leaves
2 green chillis , slit lengthwise

Method

In a bowl add gram flour ( besan ) , curd and water . Mix well to a smooth batter (similar to ‘’ idli batter... ). Add salt and set aside for 2 hours , keeping covered with a lid.

Add green chilli - ginger - turmeric paste and mix well.

Grease Idli container with a little oil and keep it ready.

Finally add juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon cooking oil and 5 g Eno fruit salt to the gram flour batter and mix well. Pour the batter into the greased Idli container and steam in Idli Cooker / National slow cooker / pressure cooker for 10 - 12 minutes or till done. Let it cool for some time.

For seasoning :

Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds. When they start splutter add curry leaves and green chillies. Saute slowly for 3 - 4 minutes. Remove and pour it over Dhokla Idlis. Serve with coriander chutney.

Coriander Chutney

Ingredients

1/2 bunch coriander leaves or 1 cup coriander leaves
1/4 cup grated coconut
2 small green chillies
2 cloves garlic
1 - inch piece ginger, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
1 - 2 tablespoons water

Method

Make a fine paste of above ingredients in a mixer ( Add little water while grinding the chutney ). Serve with Dhokla Idli.