Instant Rava Dhokla - Steamed Semolina Snack

For Instant Rava Dhokla Batter //

• 1 cup fine Rava/Suji (semolina)
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp baking soda or Eno fruit salt
• Salt as per taste

For Instant Rava Dhokla Tempering //

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp sesame seeds/til
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 2-4 curry leaves
• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• pinch of salt

For Garnishing //

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander
• 3-4 tbsp desiccated coconut

Making Instant Rava Dhokla Batter //

1. Take a large mixing bowl, and add rava, yogurt, water and salt it to. Make a smooth batter, without any lumps.
2. Cover it and let is set for 30 minutes.

Making Instant Rava Dhokla //

1. Add 1 glass of water in steamer and let it boil. Grease dhokla moulds with 1 tsp oil.
2. Now add baking soda to the batter, and mix well, for few seconds, or until the batter becomes fluffy.
3. Pour the batter into a dhokla mould and fill the mould half with the batter.
4. Place the mould into the steamer, and let the dhokla cook in steam for about 12 minutes.
5. After 12 minutes, insert a toothpick or a knife in batter and check if it is coming out clean. If, yes dhokla is cooked. If not, then steam for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Take out mould from the steamer and let it cool for 5 minutes. Transfer dhokla on a plate.

Making Tempering //

1. Heat oil in a pan for tempering. Add mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add sesame seeds, curry leaves with sliced onions and chopped green chilies, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add lemon juice and mix well. Remove from heat. Pour this tempering over the dhokla, and spread evenly.
3. Let the dhokla cool slightly, and then cut them into desired shapes.
4. Garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut.
5. Your Rava Dhoklas are now ready to be served. Serve with coriander chutney or any ketchup. Enjoy!