Makai Ka Dhokla

Serves: 4

Ingredients: 

Maize flour (makai ka atta)

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1 cup

Sour curds

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¹/₂ cup

Sweet corn kernels   

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¹/₂ cup

Ginger- green chilli paste

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2 tsp

Asafoetida (hing) 

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¹/₄ tsp

Sugar

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2 tsp

Lemon juice

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1 tsp

For the tempering

Eno's fruit salt 

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1 tsp

Mustard seeds (rai)

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1 tsp

Oil

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2 tsp

Sesame seeds (til)

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1 tsp

Salt to taste

A pinch asafoetida (hing)

For garnish:

Oil

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1 tbsp 

Chopped coriander 

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1 tbsp

Oil for greasing

Method of Preparation:

Combine the maize flour and sour curds with ¹/₂  cup of warm water in a bowl. Mix well to make a smooth batter. Keep aside for at least 30 minutes. Add the sweet corn, ginger-green chilli paste, asafoetida, sugar, lemon juice, oil and mix well. Add the fruit salt, mix gently and pour the batter into a greased 6 inch diameter thali. Steam for 15 to 20 minutes. If using a pressure cooker, steam without putting the weights. Prepare the tempering by heating the oil, adding the mustard seeds, sesame seeds and asafoetida and frying until the seeds crackle. Pour the tempering over the prepared dhokla. Garnish with the chopped coriander. Cut into pieces and serve hot.