Sanjivani Rava Dhokla (Steamed Bread of Cream of Wheat)

Health Benefits:

Sanjivani Rava Dhokla is excellent and easiest recipe for weight loss and improved digestion. It is rich in protein, Vitamin B, important nutrients and has a low glycemic index. Try this time-saving recipe to have a hearty meal and keep the stomach light!

Ingredients:

• Cream of wheat /Rava/Sooji-1 ½ cups
• Urad dal -½ cup
• Cilantro , finely chopped-1 teaspoon

Spices:

• Ginger , ground-1/3 teaspoon
• Green Chilies , ground-1/3 teaspoon (add extra chilies for more spiciness)
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper powder-½ teaspoon
• Red chili powder -½ teaspoon (optional)

Liquids:

• Water-12 cups
• Avocado Oil -2 tablespoons

Cooking Instructions:

• Wash urad dal thoroughly and soak it for 4 hours. After soaking, rinse the dal again and grind it finely in a grinder with 4 cups of water.
• Add cream of wheat, ginger, chilies, salt and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Mix well.
• Keep it aside for 24 to 48 hours to let it ferment and rise. Or take ½ cup of batter and add ½ teaspoon of ENO (fruit salt) or baking soda to let it rise for instant dhokla.
• Stir the fermented batter. The tiny bubbles visible in the batter is a sign that the batter is well-fermented and Dhokla will be soft and spongy.
• Pour 6-8 cups of regular water to boil in the steamer on a high flame.
• Meanwhile grease the dhokla plate with the oil and pour ½ cup of batter in it. Sprinkle pinch of red chili powder and black pepper powder over it.
• Put the plate in the steamer and close the lid and let it cook for 5-7 minutes on high flame.
• If in doubt, use butterknife/toothpick to check if it comes out clean which is a sign that it is cooked.
• Remove the Dhokla thali from the steamer.
• Smear a thin layer of oil to keep the surface moist and let it cool for 2-3 minute.
• Using a butterknife, cut the dhokla/steamed bread into square or diamond shape pieces and remove them with the help of a spatula.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve them hot with Dhokla chutney.

Note:

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