Khaman Dhokla (Steamed Chickpea flour snacks)

Khaman Dhokla (Steamed Chickpea flour snacks)

Another steamed dish that can be had for breakfast or as a snack-tastes great with some spicy chutney.

Ingredients for Khaman Dhokla:

• Besan (Gramflour/chickpea flour): 2 cups
• Yogurt: 1 cup
• Water: 1 cup
• Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
• Ginger+green chili paste: 1/2-1 tsp (as per your heat tolerance)
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Fruit salt(eno)/ Soda bicarbonate: 1tsp
• Coriander leaves/cilantro: 2tbsp finely chopped
• Grated coconut:  3tbsp fresh/frozen
• Salt: to taste

For the tempering:

• Mustard seeds: 1tsp
• Sesame seeds: 1 tsp
• Green chili- 1/2 finely chopped (optional)
• Oil: 1 tsp

Method:

1. Mix the besan well with the yogurt,salt and about a cup of water making sure that there are no lumps.
2. Let it ferment for about 1-2 hours.
3. Then add the ginger+chili paste, turmeric, lemon juice and mix well.
4. Add water to the steamer and let it boil. When it is ready, add the fruit salt/soda bicarbonate to the batter and mix well.
5. Grease a pan/thali (you could even put the batter into idli moulds) and pour the batter into it.
6. Steam for 10-12 minutes.
7. Once they are ready-pour  the tempering (heat the oil, add the mustard seeds, when it starts to pop, add the sesame seeds, green chili(optional) over the dhokla.
8. Garnish the dhokla with chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut.
9. Cut and serve with spicy mint and coriander chutney.

Here are other Healthy Snack Ideas:

1. Baked Sweet Potato Fries/snack
2. Baked Carrot Fries/snack
3. Fruit Chaat/ Fruit Salsa 
4. Crispy Kale Chips 
5. Handvo
6. Fish Cutlets/Patties