FOOD LIBRARY

Moong Dal Dhokla

Ingredients

  • yellow moong dal 60g
  • curd 30g
  • ginger 5g
  • green chili 1
  • turmeric 1/4 tsp
  • eno/fruit salt 1/2 tsp
  • salt to taste
  • water as needed
  • oil 1 tsp
  • curry leaves 5-6
  • coriander 5g
  • lemon juice 1 tsp

Preparation

  1. Rinse and soak moong dal 2–3 hours; drain and grind with curd, ginger, chili, turmeric, salt and little water to a thick batter.
  2. Rest briefly; fold in eno/fruit salt just before steaming.
  3. Grease a small tray, pour batter, steam 12–15 min until springy and cooked through.
  4. Cool slightly, cut into pieces.
  5. Heat oil, crackle curry leaves; pour over dhokla.
  6. Finish with coriander and lemon juice; serve warm.