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.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup corn flour (makai ka atta)
 * ½ cup sour curds
 * ½ cup sweet corn kernels
 * 2 teaspoons ginger-green chilli paste
 * ¼ 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

Tempering

 * 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
 * 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (til)
 * a pinch asafoetida (hing)
 * 1 tablespoon oil

Directions

 * 1) Combine the corn flour and sour curds with ½ cup of warm water in a bowl.
 * 2) Mix well to make a smooth batter.
 * 3) Keep aside for at least 30 minutes.
 * 4) Add the sweet corn, ginger-green chilli paste, asafoetida, sugar, lemon juice, oil and mix well.
 * 5) Add the fruit salt, mix gently and pour the batter into a greased 150 mm. (6") diameter thali.
 * 6) Steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 7) Prepare the tempering by heating the oil, adding the mustard seeds, sesame seeds and asafoetida and frying until the seeds crackle.
 * 8) Pour the tempering over the prepared dhokla.
 * 9) Garnish with the chopped coriander.
 * 10) Cut into pieces and serve hot.