Khaman Dhokla | Easy Raksha Bandhan Recipe | Vegan Gujarati Snack with Spicy Tempering

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is high in protein and fiber.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: plant-based yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Plant-based yogurt offers a dairy-free option.

coconut

🥗Healthier: toasted almonds

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Toasted almonds add crunch without coconut.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey provides natural sweetness.

In a strainer, add 1 1/2 cup Besan and 3 Tbsp of fine Suji and sift everything together into a mixing bowl.

Add 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp ginger paste, 2 finely chopped chilies, 1 tsp sugar, a pinch of hing, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp oil to the bowl.

Gradually add in 1 cup of water while mixing until you have a smooth batter.

Add 1/2 tsp of Eno fruit salt to the batter and mix together.

Immediately pour the batter into an oiled pan and place in a steamer for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through. PRO TIP: Use a toothpick to check if it is cooked.

Once cooked, remove from the steamer and cut into squares. PRO TIP: For a cleaner cut, use a plastic knife.

In a pan, add 3 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, a pinch of hing, 7-10 curry leaves, and 2 slit green chilies. Fry for 1-2 minutes.

Next, add 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp lemon juice to the pan. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Pour the tempering over the cut Dhokla and garnish with cilantro.

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