World Flavors Cookbook

Khaman Dhokla

Name: Khaman Dhokla
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 2 cups gram flour (besan); Ginger-green chili paste; Eno fruit salt (for aeration); Sugar and salt; Tempering: mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, sesame seeds

A soft and spongy savory steamed cake made from fermented gram flour (besan).

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

2 cups gram flour (besan)
Ginger-green chili paste
Eno fruit salt (for aeration)
Sugar and salt
Tempering: mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, sesame seeds

Instructions

Make a smooth batter with besan, water, and seasonings.
Just before steaming, add Eno and mix gently until frothy.
Steam for 15-20 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Pour a warm sweet and spicy tempering over the steamed dhokla.
Garnish with grated coconut and coriander.