45 min
Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Mix the besan chickpea flour with yogurt, turmeric powder, crushed ginger and chili, salt, and water until a smooth paste is formed, then let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 2 Sprinkle baking soda and squeeze in some lemon juice, stir quickly, then immediately pour into the greased mold.
- 3 Steam over medium heat for 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, let cool, then cut into square pieces.
- 4 Sauté mustard seeds and curry leaves in hot oil, add sugar syrup and chili peppers, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- 5 Pour the seasoned sauce over the rice cake to let it soak in, then sprinkle with grated coconut and cilantro before eating.
With an appliance
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Pressure cooker 36 min
Replace step 3: steam the dhokla mold under low pressure for 10 minutes, then quickly release the pressure and allow it to cool before cutting; steps 4–5 remain the same.