Green Peas Dhokla
Saturday, 23rd June, 2007
Easy and delicious dhoklas that are made more nutritious with the addition of green peas. Serve this with green chutney to make a sumptuous snack.
Preparation time: Few minutes
Cooking time: 5′/2 minutes
Makes 1 dish
Ingredients
1/2 cup Bengal gram flour (besan)
1/2 cup green peas (boiled)
1 teaspoon ginger-green chilli paste
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon citric acid (crystals)
3/4 teaspoon Eon’s fruit salt
Salt to taste.
For the tempering
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
2 green chillies, finely chopped
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon water
For the garnish
1 tablespoon chopped coriander;
1 tablespoon grated coconut.
Method
Puree the green peas to a smooth paste using a little water.
Add all the other ingredients to the green pea paste and mix well.
Pour into a 150 mm. (6″) diameter and 25 mm. (1″) HIGH, greased microwave safe dish with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes, covered.
Remove and let it stand for 2 minutes.
For the tempering
Combine the oil and the mustard seeds in a small microwave safe bowl.
Cover with a lid and microwave on high for 1&1/2 minutes.
Add the green chillies and asafoetida and microwave on HIGH for 1 more minute.
Remove from the microwave and add 1 tablespoon of water.
How to proceed
Spread the tempering over the dhoklas and cut into square pieces.
Garnish with coriander and coconut.
Serve hot.
