Oats Dhokla

    I got this recipe from food magazine and modified it to my taste and needs.  It was really tasty. Dhokla is a rich nutritious food.  A protein rich dhokla will serve as a very good snack or break fast. I love to eat dhokla. Every time I prefer to try different types of dhoklas.dhokla is steamed food that's why I like to make and eat too. My husband also likes to eat dhokla in breakfast. Dhokla is good to eat with green chutney or tomato chutney.

Ingredients:
Besan - 1/2 cup
Roasted and powdered oats - 1 cup
Yogurt / curd - 1 cup
Green chilli paste - 1 tsp
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Eno fruit salt - 2 tsp  
Salt to taste

For Tempering

Mustered seeds - 1tsp
Curry leaves - few
Sesame seeds - 1 tsp
Green chilli - 2
Coriander leaves - few
Water - 1/4 cup

Method of preparation:

1. Roast the oats in dry pan and powder the oats in a mixer grinder.
2. Mix besan,roasted powdered oats, green chilli paste,ginger paste,sugar,lemon juice,oil,turmeric powder and salt to make a smooth batter and keep aside for 30 minutes.
3. After 30 minutes, add the Eno fruit salt and mix lightly.
4.  Grease a round tray with oil, pour the mix and spread it out evenly.
5. Steam it in pressure cooker or idly cooker for 15 minutes or until done.
6. After 10 minutes, check if the dhokla is done by piercing the center with a fork.  If the fork comes out clean, then it is done.
7. Carefully take the dhokla tray out, place a plate on top of it and turn it upside down.
8. In a pan, heat oil and when it is ready add mustard seeds.
9. When the mustard seeds start to splutter, add sliced green chilli ,curry leaves ,sesame seeds and water and boil them for a while and pour it over the dhokla. Wait for 10 minutes to suck the water completely.
   
10. Finally Garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.
11. Now, cut the dhokla into square shaped pieces and serve them.
12. Now yummy and tasty oats dhokla is ready to eat with green chutney or tomato chutney.