Dhokla can be easily called a superfood for the common man with its wealth of vitamins and minerals abundant in the humble legume. For vegetarians, it provides a great source of protein and fibre.
For the vegetarians it provides a great source of protein and fiber. Its low in fat and cholesterol and easily digestible.
Moong Beans & PeasDhokla
Today at healthyNidhi I am sharing a Dhokla recipe, Sabut /whole moong dal recipe or sprouted moong dal recipe in Hindi. Make perfect dhokla at home. 20-minute dhokla recipe which is very tasty. A high protein breakfast for weight loss, and a healthy Indian breakfast and snacks.
- 2 Cups sprouted moong beans
- ½ Cup frozen Peas ((or spinach))
- 3-4 green chillies (or to taste)
- 1/4 Cup besan (chickpea flour)
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 4 Tsp lemon juice
- 1.5 Tsp teaspoon salt or to taste.
- 1 Tbsp Fruit Salt (+ 2 Tbsp Water)
- 1 Pinch  Asafoetida
- 1 Tbsp Oil
Tempering
- 1 Tbsp Ghee/Oil
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green chili slit
- A pinch of asafoetida
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Cup Water
Put the steamer on boil.
Blend the sprouted moong beans with green chilies and peas in a mixer grinder or a processor. Make a smooth paste with very little water.
Empty in a bowl add chickpea flour and water and mix well.
Add salt, lemon juice and asafoetida.
Mix well and add the fruit salt with water.
Mix really well for a minute.
The idea is to incorporate air in the whole batter.
Pour in a greased cake tin or steel 8'' round pan and lower in the steamer.
Steam for 20 minutes on a medium to high heat.
As the dhokla is steaming, make the tempering.
Add ghee in a small pan and add sesame seeds, green chillies, mustard seeds, curry leaves and cook briefly.
Add water and sugar and boil for a minute till the sugar dissolves completely.
One the dhokla is cooked cool for a minute and inverted on a plate.
Pour the tempered sugar water
Sprinkle coriander leaves and fresh coconut and serve with Mint Coriander Chutney
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