KHAMMAN DHOKLA - STEAMED SAVOURY CAKE OF GRAM FLOUR AND SPICES!!!!

A very healthy vegetarian "Gujarati Snack" which is quick and can be  made instantly.

   INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 cups besan/gram flour
• 3 tsp ginger-green chilies paste
• 2 pinches of turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt or as per taste
• 2 tsp eno or fruit salt or ½ tsp baking soda.
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp of asafoetida
• 1 cup water or add as required to make a thick yet flowing batter.

 FOR TEMPERING:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 tsp white sesame seeds
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 2 tsp sugar

  METHOD:

•      Mix all the ingredients except eno to make a smooth batter.
•      Keep it aside for 5 minutes.
•      Meanwhile grease the steamer dish and keep water  for boiling in the         steamer,quantity of water depends upn the size of the steamer ...a medium sized  steamer will use 4cups of water.
•     Add the eno to the mixture stir evenly and quickly.
•     Put in the greased pan and now it is ready to be steamed.
•     Put the pan in the steamer ...the water has to be boiling.Steam for about 15-20                 minutes...check in between.
•     Insert a toothpick,if it comes out clean.It is done...When cool cut in squares.

                                                                                                                              FOR TEMPERING:

1. Heat the oil in a small pan put mustard seeds and allow to crackle.
2.            Add sesame seeds and chopped green chillies and saute ,do not let it over brown else it will give a bitter taste.
3.               Add water and when it comes to a boil add the sugar,let it dissolve and then pour this over the steamed cake .
4.               Garnish with chopped corriander and coconut(optional).