Because that’s all it takes to make this hearty and nutritious Microwave Mug Dhokla from start-to-finish… Plus, each serving this has just 252 calories with 13 gm of protein and 5 gm of fiber.
Microwave Mug Dhokla Recipe
INGREDIENTS For Microwave Mug Dhokla Recipe:
- 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon/lime juice (or 1/4 teaspoon citric acid)
- 1/4 teaspoon oil
- 2 tablespoon yogurt (skip it to make it vegan and replace with 2 tablespoon water and some extra lemon/lime juice) 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon Eno fruit salt
For Tempering:
- 1 teaspoon oil A pinch of asafetida
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 4-5 curry leaves
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated coconut (fresh is better)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon/lime juice
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Add all the dhokla ingredients except eno in a microwave-safe mug. Mix really well until there is no lump and a smooth cake-like batter is formed.
- 2. Stir in eno and mix until frothy and almost double in volume.
- 3. Microwave for two and a half minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- 4. In the meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat. Add asafetida, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Let it splutter for few seconds until fragrant.
- 5. Add chopped green chili and grated coconut. Stir for around 30 seconds. Add water, sugar and lemon juice and mix until sugar dissolves.
- 6. Pour the tempering over the dhokla and serve immediately with some Green Chutney or Tamarind Chutney!
Recipe and Image Credit: Priyadarshini Das