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In a Sunday Brunch episode, Raghav Chadha’s mother shared her mouth-watering Beetroot Dhokla recipe.
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– Beetroot – Besan – Water – Salt – Sugar – Food soda – Mustard Seeds – Chillies – Mustard oil – Lime juice
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Start by making a smooth puree of fresh beetroot in a blender.
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In a mixing bowl, take 1 cup of besan and combine it with the beetroot puree. Add about ¾ cup of water and whisk well to form a smooth batter.
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Add ½ teaspoon of salt, a pinch of sugar, and a little lime juice to the batter. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Boil water in dhokla steamer and grease the dhokla stand lightly.
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Just before steaming, gently add some food soda to the batter to make the dhokla soft and fluffy.
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In a small pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds, green chillies, and a few curry leaves. Pour this tempering and once cooked, cut them into squares.
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Serve the dhokla hot, with fresh green chutney or sweet tamarind chutney on the side.
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