Instant Besan Dhokla in Microwave

Dhokla is a vegetarian snack item that originates from Gujarat. Traditionally it is made with a fermented batter derived from rice and chickpea splits. But in today's busy life its a big task. I have experimented a lot and finally got an easy and simple to make recipe with besan. Its a no time fail recipe and if you follow all the steps correctly I am sure your dhokla will be a hit !!!!!!!!!

Ingredients - 

• Besan (Gram Flour) - 1/2 cup
• Thick yogurt/curd (Strained the extra water) - 1/4 cup
• Lime juice - 2 Tbsp
• Grated ginger - 1Tbsp
• Oil - 2 Tbsp
• Sugar - 3 Tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves few
• Green Chilies (Slitted) few
• Salt as per the taste
• Eno or any other fruit salt - 1 tbsp (Here I would like to update that I prepared the dhoklas again by using 3/4 tbsp of Eno and results were the same. So you can now use 3/4 tbsp of Eno or fruit salt too)

For the Dhokla -

In a bowl add besan, ginger, curd, 1tbsp lime juice, 1tbsp sugar, salt, 1 tbsp oil and mix well. Then add water little by little to make a smooth paste (Paste should not be very thick nor very watery). Keep aside. 
Now grease the microwave safe dish properly with some oil. The dish in which you are preparing Dhokla should not be very big (try to take a square box which is approximately 3-4" in height and 6-7" wide), otherwise the Dhokla will not rise well. 
Then add the fruit salt and give a quick mix, pour it in the container (don't fill completely the dish/container).
Immediately microwave it on high power for about 4-5 minutes. Microwaves power vary hence after 4 mns keep checking the dhokla with a toothpick. When done, take it out and keep aside for cooling.

For the Tempering -

Take rest of the oil in a pan, as soon as it gets heated up add mustard seeds to it, after it splitters add green chilies and curry leaves. Fry it for 30 secs add 1 cup of water and let it boil. As soon as it is boiled add sugar and a pinch of salt and give it a mix. Now switch of the flame and add lime juice.

Cut the cooled Dhokla into small pieces (or as per your choice). Pour the entire tempering on to the dhokla, give it a rest for 2-3 minutes and its ready to be served.

Note : 

You have to be very fast after adding Eno to the batter.

Mold should be of proper shape n size as per the quantity.

Please don't over microwave it, as it may become dry n hard.

Let it completely cool down before adding tempering.

Thanks & Happy cooking :)

Priyanka

Jhatpat Coconut Ladoos

The coconut ladoos are all time favorite. They are prepared on many occasions and festivals/Puja. So me too prepared them on this Navratra :))). And why only pujas, when u have unexpected guest at home, this is the best way to impress them :). Their are several ways of preparing it, but I am always keen of preparing something quick and easy-peasy. So here is the quick and easy way for making them which do not require any cooking, mix everything, make balls and they are done. I am sure that you guys will love for sure :)

Ingredients:

• Dry desiccated coconut – 1 cup
• Milk Powder – 1 cup
• Powdered Sugar – 1/3 cup
• Green Cardamom powder – 1 tsp
• Lukewarm Milk – 1/4 cup (For kneading the dough)
• Raisins – 2 tbsp (For garnishing)

Method:

Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl now knead soft dough by adding a little milk. Do not add entire milk in one go, add it as required. Make small balls and garnish it with raisins. Your laddoos are ready.

Enjoy!!!

Thanks & Happy Cooking
Priyanka :)