Ingredients
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4 cups of Chana (Bengal gram daal) Daal
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1 cup Rice
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1/4 cup of Urad (Moong daal washed) Daal
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2 tbsp. of yogurt
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A big pinch of Baking soda
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1 tsp. Sugar
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1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
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1/2 tsp. Red chili powder
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Salt according to taste
For frying:
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2 tbsp. of oil
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1 tsp. Mustard seeds
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4 green chilies sliced
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4 tbsp.. Coconut, grated
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A handful of chopped Coriander leaves
Method
1.Wash and soak both the daals and rice separately for 8 hours.
2.Drain and grind them coarsely and mix the curds & soda.
3.Add enough hot water to form a batter and keep this mixture overnight.
4.Next morning mix the salt, chili powder, sugar and turmeric powder.
5.Pour this mixture in a lightly greased thali and steam till firm.
6.When cold cut into pieces and keep aside.
7.Heat oil in a pan add the mustard seeds & sliced green chilies.
8.When the seeds starts to sputter add the Khaman Dhokla and sprinkle grated coconut and coriander leaves and serve hot.
Advice
For making Khaman Dhokla for any party or social gathering you have to start a day in advance.
Serve with
Green chutney
