khaman

Khaman Dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack made from fermented chickpea flour (besan). It's soft, fluffy, and slightly tangy, typically served with chutneys like green chutney or tamarind chutney. Here's a recipe to make Khaman Dhokla:

Ingredients:

For Batter:

- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)

- 1/4 cup semolina (sooji/rava)

- 1 tablespoon sugar

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

- 1 teaspoon ginger-green chili paste

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon Eno fruit salt or 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- Salt to taste

- 1 cup water

For Tempering:

- 2 tablespoons oil

- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

- 2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise

- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

- 8-10 curry leaves

- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

- 2 tablespoons grated coconut (optional)

- 2 tablespoons water

- 1 tablespoon sugar

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

- Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Grease a steaming dish or thali with oil and keep it aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, semolina, sugar, lemon juice, ginger-green chili paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Gradually add water to make a smooth and thick batter