Makai ka Dhokla

Description

 * Scrumptious sweet corn and maize flour dhoklas ready within minutes.
 * Preparation time : 25 mins.
 * Cooking time : 30 mins.
 * Serves/Makes : Serves 4.
 * Serves/Makes : Serves 4.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup maize flour (makai ka atta)
 * 1/2 cup sour curds
 * 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
 * 2 teaspoons ginger- green chilli paste
 * 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
 * 2 teaspoons sugar
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * 1 teaspoon Eno's fruit salt
 * 2 teaspoons oil
 * salt to taste
 * oil for greasing

Garnish

 * 1 tablespoon chopped coriander
 * For the tempering
 * 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
 * 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (til)
 * a pinch asafoetida (hing)
 * 1 tablespoon oil

Directions

 * 1) Combine the maize flour and sour curds with 1/2 cup of warm water in a bowl.
 * 2) Mix well to make a smooth batter. Keep aside for at least 30 minutes.
 * 3) Add the sweet corn, ginger-green chilli paste, asafoetida, sugar, lemon juice, oil and mix well.
 * 4) Add the fruit salt, mix gently and pour the batter into a greased 150 mm. (6") diameter thali. Steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 5) Prepare the tempering by heating the oil, adding the mustard seeds, sesame seeds and asafoetida and frying until the seeds crackle. Pour the tempering over the prepared dhokla.
 * 6) Garnish with the chopped coriander. Cut into pieces and serve hot.