Khaman Dhokla

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1. 1Step 1: Wash and soak dal for 4-6 hours.
2. 2Step 2: Drain and keep water aside.
3. 3Step 3: Use little water at a time, for grinding dal.
4. 4Step 4: Grind to a thick batter of pouring consistency. Whip till frothy. Add chillie paste, asafoetida, turmeric powder and salt to the batter.
5. 5Step 5: Lightly grease the dhokla plates with oil.
6. 6Step 6: On a high flame boil water in the steam cooker.
7. 7Step 7: At the time of steaming, add eno, oil, sugar and lemon juice to the batter. Whisk well. Pour it equally in each plate.
8. 8Step 8: Place plates in the steam cooker for 15-20 minutes. Remove the steamed dhokla plates. Sprinkle little water over the dhokla. Cool them. Cut them into square pieces. Gently remove them with a spatula. Place in a bowl/plate.
9. 9Step 9: On a high flame, heat oil in a ladle. Add mustard seeds. As they crackle, add green chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida.
10. 10Step 10: Pour tempering evenly over the dhokla pieces. Mix well. Garnish and serve hot with green coriander chutney.