Dhokla

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• About 1 cup of besan (gram flour)
• About 1-2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
• Approximately 1 teaspoon of salt
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• About 1/2 cup of curd (yogurt)
• Approximately 1 teaspoon of ginger paste
• About 1/2 cup of water (added gradually to achieve desired consistency in batter)
• 1 sachet of Eno fruit salt (or about 1-2 teaspoons)
• About 1-2 tablespoons of refined oil (for Eno activation and tempering)
• Juice of half a lemon (for the batter and tempering)
• About 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds (for tempering)
• 2-3 green chilies, slit or chopped (for tempering)
• A few sprigs of curry leaves (for tempering)
• Fresh cilantro/coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• Shredded coconut (for garnish)
• About 1/4 cup of water (for tadka)

1. 1Sieve about 1 cup of besan into a clear glass bowl to remove lumps.
2. 2Add powdered sugar, salt, and asafoetida (hing) to the sieved besan and mix well.
3. 3Add about 1/2 cup of curd, ginger paste, and approximately 1/2 cup of water to the dry ingredients.
4. 4Whisk the mixture thoroughly to create a smooth, lump-free batter with a thick, spoon-dropping consistency, then allow it to rest, covered, for a short period.
5. 5Combine about 1-2 teaspoons of Eno fruit salt with about 1 tablespoon of refined oil in a small bowl and mix until it fizzes.
6. 6Squeeze fresh lemon juice from half a lemon directly into the batter, followed by the Eno-oil mixture.
7. 7Gently cut and fold the batter using a spoon until it becomes noticeably frothy and aerated, gaining volume.
8. 8Pour the prepared frothy batter into a clear glass coffee mug, filling it to about three-quarters of its capacity.
9. 9Place the mug in a microwave and cook for 2 minutes.
10. 10Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a small metal saucepan over a gas stove for the tempering.
11. 11Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and allow them to splutter.
12. 12Add slit green chilies and curry leaves and sauté them briefly.
13. 13Pour about 1/4 cup of water and fresh lemon juice into the tempering mixture, bringing it to a quick boil.
14. 14Spoon the hot tadka generously over the microwaved mug dhokla.
15. 15Garnish the dhokla with fresh chopped cilantro/coriander leaves and shredded coconut.

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