Beetroot Rava Dhokla (Steamed Beetroot Cakes – Gujarati Style)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rava / Semolina / Sooji
• 1 cup beetroot puree
• 1/3 cup yoghurt
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. eno fruit salt
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp. fresh coconut, grated

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix together rava, beetroot puree, yoghurt, salt, lime juice, ginger, cumin powder, 1 tbsp. oil and green chilies.
2. Add enough water to form a thick batter. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
3. Just before steaming, add the eno fruit salt & 1 tsp. water to activate it. Mix well.
4. Pour this batter onto a greased container / cake tin / steel plate & steam for 15-20 minutes.
5. Heat remaining oil in a pan & temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies & sesame seeds. Sauté for a few seconds. Add 2-3 tbsp. water & switch off the flame.
6. Allow it to come to room temperature. Then invert it over a plate & cut into desired shapes. Pour the tempering over the dhoklas. Garnish with fresh grated coconut & chopped coriander leaves.
7. Serve for breakfast or as a tea time snack.