Variously called Upvas ka Dhokla, Farali Dhokla and Vrat ka Dhokla, this is a fermented and steamed snack made with Little Millet or Sama (also called Samo Rice or Varai). This Sama ka Dhokla is light on the stomach and I often make it instead of Idli in my home.
1CupVarai, Sama, Samo Rice or Little Millet(100 gms)
1CupYogurt(250 gms)
2tspGrated Ginger
2tspGreen Chilli Paste
Sendha Namak to Taste
1/2tspRed Chilli Powder(Optional)
1/4tspSoda(or 1 tsp Eno)
For Tempering
1tspGhee
1tspCumin Seeds
Finely Chopped Coriander for Garnish
Instructions
Making the Batter
On low heat, lightly roast the little millet for 3-4 minutes. The millet should just be toasted and not change in colour.
Mix the toasted little millet, dahi, green chilli paste, ginger paste, and sendha namak.
Cover and set aside to ferment for at least 4 hours. This will help the little millet soften a bit as well.
Cooking the Upvas ka Dhokla
Add some water to your steamer or pressure cooker and let the water come to a boil. If you are using a pressure cooker, remove the whistle or the weight from the lid. See Notes.
Grease a plate or a flat dish with edges using a little ghee or oil.
Mix 1/4 tsp soda or 1 tsp Eno into the dhokla batter and wait for 2-3 minutes. Small bubbles will appear on the surface. See Notes
Pour the batter into the greased dish.
Sprinkle some red chilli powder on the surface. This is just to make it look pretty. :)
Place the dish into the steamer or pressure cooker.
Steam for 10 minutes.
Preparing the Tempering
In a ladle or a pan, heat the ghee.
Add cumin seeds and stir-fry till the cumin starts to change colour.
The Final Touches
Run a small sharp knife blade along the edges of the dish to loosen the Upvas ka Dhokla.
Place a plate on the dish and invert it to remove the Dhokla.
Pour the tempering over the steamed Farali Dhokla.
Scatter the chopped coriander on the Dhokla.
Cut into 3" pieces.
Serve warm with green chutney or upvas ka chutney.
Notes
Always get the steamer going before you add eno or soda to the batter. Otherwise, the Dhokla tends to be flat.
Add the eno or soda just before you steam or the aeration will be lost.
Keyword Sama ke Chwal ka Dhokla, Upvas ka Dhokla, Upvas ka Khana, Varaicha Dhokla, Vegetarian, Vrat ka Dhokla, Vrat ka Khana
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