Instant Suji (Semolina)Dhokla in Microwave

Dhokla is very popular Gujarati snack item traditionally made with rice and lentils. when I saw this recipe in nishamadhulika I couldn't resist myself to try out. It is very delicious,soft and spongy as well as very quick and easy to make.it can be made in a jiffy If you have unexpected guest at home.

Ingredients:

• Suji(rava)-1cup
• Curd-1 cup( whisked)
• Oil-2tbsp
• Ginger & green chilli paste-1tsp
• Salt-to taste
• Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
• Eno fruit salt 1/4tsp
• Water-3/4 cup
• Coriander leaves-1tbsp(finely chopped)
• Coconut(grated)-1tbsp (for garnishing)

To temper:

• Oil-1tbsp
• Curry leaves-few
• Hing-a pinch
• Mustard seed-1/4tsp
• Sesame seed -1/4 tsp
• Green chilli- to taste (slit)

How to prepare:
Take big mixing bowl add suji,curd and oil mix well untill there are no lumps.
Add green chili and ginger paste,turmeric powder,salt mix them well.
Keep the batter aside for 10 minutes.
In the meantime grease microwave safe bowl.
After ten minutes add eno fruit salt  and mix well untill bubbles appear on the batter.
Quickly pour the batter into greased bowl,spread evenly.
 Microwave on high for 4 minutes, insert a tooth pick if its done. It should come out clean.
Let it cool down and cut the dhokla into square pieces.
Heat oil into small pan add mustard seed let them splutter,add sesame seed,add green chili
Curry leavs And hing cook fo 15 to 20 seconds. Switch off the heat.
Pour this over the dhokla pieces and garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.
Enjoy!!!
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palak ke Muthiya

Muthiya is steamed dumpling common Gujarati dish,which is very healthy and tasty savory snack.It can be made with cabbage, methi, bottle gourd or any other veggies of your choice.

Ingredients:

• palak(spinach) finely chopped-2cups
• Wheat Flour-1cup
• Besan(gram flour)-1/2 cup
• Rava(semolina)-1/2 cup
• Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
• Coriander leaves-1tbsp
• Ginger(grated)-1tsp
• Turmeric Powder-1/2tsp
• chilli powder-1/2tsp
• Oil-1tsp
• Salt to Taste

Tempering/Tadka

• Oil-1tsp
• Mustard seed-1/2tsp
• Sesame seeds-1tbsp
• Asafetitda(Hing)-pinch 
• Coconut-for garnishing
• Coriander leaves-for garnishing

Preparation:

Take besan,semolina,aata and spinach and other ingredients

in mixing bowl and mix well and make a smooth soft dough with the  help of little water.
Grease palm with some oil make rolls from the dough.  

Make Rolls as shown in the picture.

Place the rolls on greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 15 -20 minutes.

if the muthias are done, insert a toothpick in the centre. If it comes out clean, the muthias are cooked.

Let them cool and cut it into ½ inch thick slices.

Heat oil in pan adds mustard seed when they start crackle add sesame seed and asafetida.

Add sliced muthiya and mix it well. Turn off the heat and garnish with

chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut.

Enjoy this healthy snack  with green chutney or tomato ketchup
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