Dhokla with dosa/idli batter (Instant Dhokla)

Ingredients:

one and a half cup of idli/dosa batter
one and a half cup of gram flour (Besan)
one tsp of sugar
3/4th tsp of salt(since there is already salt in the batter)
3/4th tsp of chilly powder
2 pinches of asafoetida
2-3 green chillies and ginger pieces(Grate green chillies and ginger with a carrot grater)
half cup of curd
Little water for attaining dosa batter consistency
one tsp of oil for greasing
1/4th tsp of Baking soda
a pinch of turmeric powder

Method

Mix all the above ingredients except baking soda and turmeric powder. Keep it aside for 10-15 minutes. After keeping it aside for 10-15 minutes add baking soda and turmeric powder. Mix it well. Grease a plate with one tsp of oil.Any type of oil can be used. Plate which has it's edges raised above should be used.In a pressure cooker, add water. Place a steel shaped ring. Then place the plate above it. Add the batter. Close the cooker and steam cook for about 7-8 minutes.

For seasoning:

Oil 1-2 tsps
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
a few sprig of curry leaves

Do the seasoning. Add it to the steamed dhokla. Apply oil to a knife and cut into square shaped pieces. Instant dhokla is ready to serve.

Combination for this dish: Coconut Chutney/Coriander Chutney

Tips: If there is no idli/dosa batter, only gram flour can be used. Add veggies such as carrot, potato, cabbage, onion, green chillies, ginger to the gram flour and follow the same procedure as mentioned above.