Dhokla - This nutritious snack from Gujarat and is popular all over India. It is a loved tiffin item along the west coast of India. Serve it with Tamarind and Mint-coriander Chutneys.

Ingredients: Besan - 1 cup Sour curd - ½ cup Ginger paste - ½ tsp Green chilli paste - ½ tsp Turmeric powder - ½ tsp Sugar - 1 tsp Fruit salt - 1 tsp Salt - 1 tsp Oil - 1 tsp Water - ½ cup   For Tadka Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Curry leaves Green chillies-slit - 2-3 Oil - 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Mix besan, ginger paste, chilli paste, salt, turmeric, sugar and oil and beat in the curd. Beat till smooth. Add water and mix well again.
 

2. Add fruit salt, stir gently and pour immediately into the greased tin and place in the steamer.
 

3. Place a thin cloth between the lid and the steamer and close tight. Steam for 20 minutes.
 

4. Remove tin from the steamer and keep aside.
 

5. Heat oil for the tadka, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies.
 

6. Sauté till slightly colored, and add a large cup water. Cut the dhokla into desired sized pieces and pour the tadka over. Garnish with coriander and coconut and serve.