Mixed Dal Dhokla

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Chana Dal (Bengal Gram)
• 0.25 cup Moong Dal (Yellow Lentils)
• 0.25 cup Urad Dal (Black Gram)
• 0.5 cup Sour Yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-Green Chili Paste
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Fruit Salt (Eno)
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 8 leaves Curry Leaves
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander(optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and soak all the dals together in water for at least 4 to 6 hours.

2. 2

   Drain the water and grind the lentils with yogurt into a slightly coarse paste using minimal water.

3. 3

   Allow the batter to ferment in a warm place for 4 hours (or skip to immediate cooking for a flatter version).

4. 4

   Mix in the ginger-chili paste, turmeric, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil into the batter.

5. 5

   Grease a steaming tin and prepare the steamer with boiling water.

6. 6

   Add the fruit salt to the batter, stir gently until frothy, then immediately pour into the tin.

7. 7

   Steam on high heat for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. 8

   Heat remaining oil, splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves, then pour this tempering over the sliced dhokla.