Sprouts Dhokla
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Once a gujarati staple, steamed and low cal dhoklas are universally popular these days! they make a particularly wholesome and light breakfast. Add sprouted moong and spinach to add colour and make them more nourishing.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sprouted moong (whole green gram)
  • ½ cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
  • 3 green chillies , roughly chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
  • 1 tsp fruit salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
  • ½ tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 3 to 4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
  • 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
  • oil for greasing
  • For Serving
  • green chutney
Instructions
  1. Combine the sprouted moong , spinach and green chillies and blend in a mixer using a little water to a smooth paste.
  2. Transfer the paste into a bowl, add the salt, besan along with ¼ cup water and mix well to make a batter of pouring consistency.
  3. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water over the batter.
  4. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali and shake the thali clockwise to spread the batter in an even layer.
  6. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
  7. Heat the oil in a small pan and add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
  8. Pour this tempering over the dhoklas, cool slightly and cut into equal diamond shaped pieces.
  9. Serve immediately with green chutney.
Notes
Cool the dhoklas for just about 30 seconds, so that they can be easily cut into pieces.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/snacks/sprouts-dhokla-13805.html