Methi Palak Dhoklas ( Pregnancy Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
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These quick and easy to make dhoklas are best enjoyed as a breakfast dish or even a late afternoon snack. Black-eyed beans, also called cow peas or chawli beans are extremely rich in iron and folic acid. Both these nutrients are required in abundance, especially during the first trimester.
Method- Wash and soak the chawli in enough water overnight.
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- Drain well and add ¾ cup of water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
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- Transfer the paste into a bowl, add the spinach, fenugreek, ginger-green chilli paste, asafoetida, oil and salt and mix well to make a smooth batter.
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- Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and add 1 tbsp of water over it.
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- When the bubbles form, mix gently.
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- Divide the batter into three equal portions.
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- Pour a portion of the batter immediately into a greased 150 mm. (6") diameter thali.
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- Steam in a steamer for 8 to 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside. Cool slightly and cut into square pieces.
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- Serve immediately with green chutney.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 203 cal |
Protein | 10.1 g |
Carbohydrates | 22.3 g |
Fiber | 7.2 g |
Fat | 8 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 1958.7 mg |
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