Idli dhokla

Ingredients 

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For Idli Dhokla

• 1 Cup Semolina Sooji
•  1/2 Cup Curd (Yogurt)
•  1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 Tsp White Salt
• 3/4 Cup Water
•  1/2 Tbsp Fruit Salt (Eno) Eno in India
•  2 Tbsp Oil
•  1 Tsp Oil Separately for greasing Idli stand molds
•  1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
•  2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
•  2 Number Green Chili Chopped into small round pieces
•  2 Inch Ginger Sliced into small and long pieces
•  3 Tbsp White Sugar
• For Idli Dhokla Seasoning
•  1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
•  2 Tbsp Green Coriander Leaves (Cilantro) Finely chopped
•  4 Number Green Chili Each sliced into 2 pieces vertically
•  1 Tbsp Oil


Instructions
Making Dhokla pastePrep Time – 2 Minutes


• Take a bowl big enough to hold Semolina, Green Chilies, Turmeric Powder, Ginger, Sugar, Salt, lemon Juice and Curd together.
• Do not mix it yet. Keep it aside and move on to prepare tadka.
• Heat 2 tbsp Oil in a pan on high flame for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds in hot Oil. Fry for 30 seconds on high flame. Total 1 minute is sufficient.
• Once fried, add them in the Semolina paste bowl. Switch off the stove.
Mixing and getting ready for SteamingPrep Time – 2 Minute


• Mix the paste well. The intention is to make a smooth and thick paste. We would need to add Water and it should be added gradually rather than in one shot.
  
  This means that water should be added as and when it is needed to add a bit of liquidity to the paste.After a minute of mixing, your Idli paste should be ready.
• Add 500 ml Water in pressure cooker and switch on the stove on high flame.
• The last step before we add Idli paste to Idli-maker is one of the most crucial step.
  
  Add Eno and mix well. At this time, do not wait or waste any time. Mix well and immediately add the batter in the Idli-maker's holes.
  
  If you have to wait for the guests before starting the process, we would suggest to wait at this step i.e. do NOT add Eno.
  On the other hand, you can probably make the Idli's and don't worry about the freshness. They are good for at-least 1 day and would be able to retain the moisture.
Steaming the Idli Dhokla in CookerCook time – 10 minutes


• Place the Idli-stand inside the cooker. Cover with the lid and remove the whistle cooker-weight.
• Let it steam for 10 minutes on high flame.
• After 10 minutes, check the Idli readiness with a knife. Poke the knife at the center of any Idli.
  If it comes out clean, the Idli is ready. If not, you may need to steam for 2 more minutes.
• Switch Off the stove. Take out the Idli stand and scrap out the Idli dhokla pieces with the help of a knife.
• Don't worry, they won't stick to the base. Remember, we greased them to avoid this sticking!
• Technically, Idli Dhokla is now ready. We just need to add some seasoning for a better taste and some more moisture. You can even eat it as a yellow Idli!
Seasoning for Idli Dhokla –Cook time – 2 minutes


• Take idli Dhokla in serving plate and sprinkle the chopped Coriander Leaves.
• Now heat 1 Tbsp of Oil in a pan on high flame for 30 seconds.
After 30 seconds, add 1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds and fry for another 30 seconds on high flame.
Once done, add the sliced Green chilies. Mix well and switch off the stove.
Pour it evenly all over the Idli Dhokla. What are you waiting for now? Serve it and enjoy.