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Rajasthani makki ka dhokla and kadhi By Pinky Jain

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Makki ka Dhokla is a delicious Rajasthani dish made using Makki Ka Atta (Maize Flour). It is a winter delicacy and is enjoyed as a main course with besan kadhi ,buttermilk or daal.

Serves4 people

Cooking Time50 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • For dhokla..
  • 2 cups Maize flour
  • 1 tbsp Peanut or mustard oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp Papad khar
  • To taste Salt
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp fenugreek Leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup Lukewarm Water
  • 1 1/2 cups curd
  • 1/4 cup besan
  • 1/2 tsp Jeera /cumin seeds
  • 2cloves
  • Few curry leaves
  • Handful chopped coriander leaves
  • 2green chillies
  • Salt as required
  • 1/4tsp asafoetida

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Soak papad khar in warm water and keep aside. Mix makki ka atta with all the mentioned spices, sesame seeds, coriander, fenugreek leaves, and season with salt to make a dry crumble mix...
  2. 2

    Add peanut oil to the dry mix and soaked papad khar water. Knead to make a soft dough. Use oil to grease hands while kneading to avoid dough sticking to the palm.
  3. 3

    Pinch a ball and flatten to make a disk. Pierce your index finger in the center to make a hole.Shape the dhoklas into a ring.
  4. 4

    Heat water in a steamer or dhokla maker and grease the plate.
  5. 5

    Place the dhokla rings on the plate and steam for 25 minutes or till the tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
  6. 6

    Serve Rajasthani Makki ke Dhokle Recipe with buttermilk , besan kadhi or Panchmel dal.
  7. 7

    For kadhi..
  8. 8

    In a bowl mix curd, besan, salt and little water.
  9. 9

    In a pot add ghee, hing, rai, jeera, green chilli , cloves, curry leaves and red chilli powder. Slow the heat and Add the curd mixture.
  10. 10

    Add more water if required. Cook on slow flame for 15-20 min and its ready. Add coriander for better taste.