So now I have to come up with ways and means to finish it off in recipes that my kids will eat and enjoy too.
I thought one way is to make dhokla coz my kids love dhokla and next means is to make dosa and idlis coz again my kids love dosas and idlis :)
I usually like to add rava and besan to any kind of dhokla that I make, love the texture that rava gives to dhoklas.
Ingredients.
1 cup Chora dal / split cow peas,
2 tbsp besan/chickpea flour,
4 tbsp rava/semolina,
2 tsp sugar,
1 tsp salt,
1/2 tsp haldi/turmeric powder,
1 tsp ginger green chilly paste,
2 tsp oil,
1 tsp Eno fruit salt,
3 tbsp yogurt.
Tempering.
1 tbsp oil,
1 tsp mustard seeds,
1 tsp sesame seeds/til,
Chopped coriander leaves for garnish.
Method.
- Soak dal in water for 4 hours.
- Drain and grind to a fine paste in blender using the yogurt..
- In a bowl mix the besan, rava, sugar, salt, turmeric, ginger green chilly paste and then add the chora dal paste and mix well. Add the oil and mix again.
- Add water (if required)to get the consistency of dhokla batter.
- Meanwhile get steamer and 2 plates ready.
- Add Eno to the batter, mix till frothy , immediately pour in the plates and steam on high for 15 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Heat tempering ingredients and pour over the steamed dhokla.
- Sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.
- Cut into desired shapes and serve with chutney or ketchup.
Note.
This quantity yielded 2 steamed plates (8 inches in diameter). Can half the quantity or steam in batches.
I used half batch to make ragi dhokla.
Add more ginger green chilly paste if you want a more spicy dhokla.
Omit the turmeric powder to get a white dhokla.
Can heat oil and then add to the batter or can add room temperature oil to the batter, both work fine.
Great combo to add beans and Besan, looks great and tasty to have for lunch.
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