Split Chickpeas and Semolina Dhokla | My Food Spree
Split Chickpeas and Semolina Dhokla
20 mins prepServes 4
This delicious vegetarian Dhokla is made with split chickpeas, semolina, and a variety of fresh ingredients. It's easy to prepare and perfect for any meal of the day. The batter is steamed until fluffy and served with chutneys for added flavor.
1: Drain water from soaked split chickpeas.
2: Blend the split chickpeas until smooth, adding water only if needed.
3: In a large bowl, place the blended chickpeas batter in one corner, semolina in another, and yogurt on top of the semolina; mix.
4: Combine the semolina-yogurt mixture with the chickpea batter and mix well.
5: Cover with a towel and let ferment for 6-8 hours.
6: Add chopped onions, scallions, cilantro and green chillies to the fermented batter; mix well.
7: Add baking soda and salt to taste; mix again.
8: Grease bowls or use a dhokla dish/steamer; transfer the batter into it and sprinkle cumin seeds on top.
9: Steam for 15-18 minutes.
10: Once done, remove and cut into pieces.
11: In a pan, heat oil, then add mustard seeds, followed by red chilli, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
12: Stir in dhokla pieces and shallow fry until golden.
13: Serve with green chutney, red chutney, coconut chutney, or any sauce of choice.
