South Indian Idli Dhokla Recipe

Preparation:

Strain one cup (150 gms) gram flour in a mixing bowl

Then add 1/2 cup (75 gms)Semolina (Rawa)

Followed by 1/4 cup of whisked curd

Then add water in small portion to make a thick and dense batter

Add salt as per taste

1/2 tsp of Ginger

Add 2 tsp lemon juice and mix well

Add 2 tsp Sugar

1/4 turmeric powder to get the yellow colour

Thick and dense batter is now ready

Keep aside the batter to set and rise a little

By the time grease the Idli stand. Apply oil on every mold

Now as the batter is ready add eno fruit salt.

Note - Do not stir the batter to long and do not whisk it too much

Now pour the batter into the molds.

Arrange the molds on the stand

Simmer 2 cups of water in a vessel

Place the idli stand inside it and cover it

Let it simmer for 15 minutes on medium flame

Check the dhokla after 15 minutes

To check, insert a knife inside the idli, it should come out clean

Take out Idli Dhokla from the vessel and let it cool

Meantime, we will prepare tempering for the idlis

Add oil in a vessel and when it is hot add 1/2 tsp red mustard seeds

Add 10-12 curry leaves and saute for a while

Now add 1/2 cup of water in the tempering

Then add 1 tsp sugar and salt

Let is simmer till the sugar gets dissolved

Now remove Idli from the stand and pour the tempering prepared on it

Garnish it with some grated coconut and fresh coriander

Yummy Idli Dhokla is ready to be served.