You must be wondering what's with this nursery rhyme that I'm singing along...!
Well I guess.. It's motherhood that makes you do all the funny things... At some point it makes you a baby too..Lols...!
But seriously.. The rains in Mumbai just won't stop. I don't remember last when we had an entire sunny day.
However, monsoon has its own perks too.. One of that being the joy of eating hot n piping Pakodas...! But pakodas are like buying any Hyundai car.. which looks amazing, is great to drive on.. but the maintenance that you might have to pay later is Heavy...;) and I'm sure hitting the gym in the monsoons is another big put off.
So I thought how about something healthy but equally tantalising to the taste buds.
And could not think of anything better than our gujju fav. Dhoklas...! ( oh yes.. It's rhyming to pakodas too...! )
Try these quick n easy recipe of Steam Green Peas Dhokla and let me know how much better you felt after having this.. :)
To prepare the batter :
Take 1 cup rava. Add 1cup rice flour and 2tbsp chana/besan flour. To this add salt, ginger-green chilli paste, pinch of asafoetida, half cup crushed green peas, 3tbsp sour buttermilk and water as required to make a Dhokla consistency batter. Add 3 tbsp oil and half tsp fruit salt.
Method :
Pour the batter in a microwaveble dish or a greased dish to prepare on the stove. Pour a thin layer. Sprinkle red chilli powder and finely chopped coriander on top. Cover the dish.
If doing it in microwave, then microwave it for 3mins. Check wether its done in the centre by poking a knife. If done, remove and sprinkle a mix of oil & water. Let it cool for a minute and then cut it into pieces and serve immediately with any green chutney.
What are you waiting for...?? Make these quick n easy Dhoklas for your evening snack or a light dinner and stay fit ;)
Will wait for your special feedback on this ;)
