Gujarati cuisine

KHAMAN DHOKLA

Ingredients :
1 cup rice 1/2 tsp soda bicarb
1 cup     urad dal 2 tbsp    oil
1 cup yellow moong dal 2-3 pinches red chili powder
3 cups   sour buttermilk 1/2 tbsp coriander finely chopped
2 nos. green chilies crushed fine Salt To Taste  
1/4 tsp ginger grated fine    

Preparation :
  • Mix the rice and dal, wash, drain and dry on a clean cloth for a few hours.
  • The grain should be completely dry. Grind to a coarse flour in dry grinder or at the flour mill. This flour should be like very fine soji in texture.
  • Store in airtight container and use as required. Will keep good upto 2 months. To make khaman, take 1 cup flour in a bowl.
  • Add buttermilk, and mix well. Keep- aside for 4-5 hours. Dissolve sodabicarb in the oil. Add to batter.
  • Mix all ingredients except red chilli powder and coriander. Pour immediately in a 6" diam. greased plate.
  • Steam over water either in a cooker or steamer. Pierce knife, and check, should come out clean if done.
  • Sprinkle the chilli powder and coriander, steam again for 2-3 minutes.
  • Cut dhaman dhokla into squares or diamonds and serve hot with coconut chutney.