Makai ka Dhokla ( Know Your Flours )

by Tarla Dalal

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Makai ka dhokla, scrumptious sweet corn and maize flour dhoklas that are ready within minutes. A variant of the common khaman dhokla, this is a healthy steamed snack that tastes delectable with green chutney.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup maize flour (makai ka atta)
1/2 cup sour curds (khatta dahi)
1/2 cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp oil
1 tsp fruit salt
salt to taste

For The Tempering
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp oil

Other Ingredients
oil for greasing
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut

Method

Combine the maize flour and sour curds with ½ cup of warm water in a bowl and mix well to make a smooth batter. Keep aside for at least 30 minutes.
Add the sweet corn, ginger-green chilli paste, asafoetida, sugar, lemon juice and oil and mix well.
Add the fruit salt, mix gently and pour the batter into a greased 150 mm. (6") diameter thali. Steam for 15 to 20 minutes. Keep aside.
For the tempering, heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and sesame seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and stir for 10 seconds.
Pour the tempering over the prepared dhokla.
Cool slightly and cut into small diamond shaped pieces. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Handy tips

Always use your hands while mixing the batter to break the lumps.
Add the fruit salt just before you steam the dhoklas.
Ensure that the water in the steamer is boiling before you put the dhokla batter to steam as it cooks faster and the dhoklas rise well.

RECIPE SOURCE : Know Your Flours