Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Rawa Dhokla or Idra


This is one of my favourite dishes for breakfast or snack. Its quick and easy to make. Moreover , it healthy as it has very little oil. This recipe is the courtesy of my room mate who is from Gujrat.  It can be cooked easily and with minimal ingedients.



Preparation time : 20 mins 
Cooking time: 15 mins.

Ingredients (the standard measuring cup, 1 cup = 250 ml)

For the dhokla: 
  • 1½ cup  rawa or semolina or sooji. 
  • 1 cup curd 
  • 1½ cup water
  • 1½ tsp fruit salt or eno
  • salt to taste
For the tempering: 
  • 1 tbsp oil 
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds or rai
  • 1 medium sized green chilli - finely chopped
  • Finely chopped coriander for garnishing.
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 6-7 curry leaves. 

Instructions: 

  • Mix the rawa, curd and water and set aside for 20  mins. 
  • Mix the fruit salt and salt nicely. 
  • Pour a ladleful of batter immediately into a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali and shake the thali clockwise to spread it to make an even layer.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper powder evenly over it and steam for 7 to 8 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
  • While the dhoklas are steaming, prepare the tadka. Heat the oil. 
  • Add the mustard seeds. Once the seed start to pop, add the curry leaves and the green chilli. 
  • One cooked add two tbsp of water, sugar and lemon juice. Let the water reduce. 
  • Add coriander to this. 
  • Once the dhoklas are steamed spread the tadka mix evenly on top. 
  • Slice the dhoklas and serve hot with mint or coriander chutney




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