Gujarat Famous White Idra (Dhokla)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice
• 0.5 cup Split urad dal
• 0.5 tsp Fenugreek seeds
• 0.5 cup Yogurt
• as needed Water
• 1 tbsp Sugar(optional)
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tbsp Ginger-green chili paste
• to taste Salt
• 2 tsp (plus extra for greasing) Oil
• 0.25 tsp Baking soda
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper powder

Steps

1. Wash rice and dal 2-3 times. Soak separately with fenugreek seeds in dal for 4-5 hours.
2. Drain water. Grind rice and dal with yogurt and water to a smooth batter.
3. Add sugar and hing. Mix well and ferment in a warm place for 5-6 hours.
4. Add ginger-chili paste, salt, oil, and baking soda. Mix gently.
5. Grease a steaming plate, pour in batter, sprinkle black pepper powder.
6. Steam for 15 minutes. Brush with oil, cool, then cut and serve.
7. Serve hot with green chutney. If you want,you can add tempering with oil,mustard seeds,green chili, curry leaves and sesame seeds. Enjoy.