Sambhar Dhokla

In a bowl, whisk together gram flour, semolina, salt to taste, turmeric powder, sambhar powder, coriander powder, coconut and powdered peanuts.

First Tempering - Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds and asafoetida. After it stops spluttering, add ginger-garlic, green chilies and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds.

Add this tempering to the gram flour mix along with yoghurt. Add required quantity of water and make a smooth batter of dropping consistency. Keep aside for 30 minutes.

In a pressure cooker, place a stand in it and bring sufficient quantity of water to a boil. Add the eno fruit salt to the batter and mix well.

Immediately pour the contents into a greased steel container / plate and gently place it inside the cooker. Steam on a low flame for 20 minutes. When cool, demould it and cut into desired shapes.

Second Tempering - Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, fresh red chilies and curry leaves. After it stops crackling, add the sesame seeds and urad dal. Saute for a few seconds and switch off the flame.

Add 1/2 cup water, sugar and lime juice. Mix well and pour this tempering over the prepared dhokla. Serve, garnished with coconut and coriander leaves.