Nepalese

Dhokla with Tamarind

Name: Dhokla with Tamarind
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nepalese
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 1/2 cup urad dal; 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup tamarind paste; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 green chili, slit

A steamed rice and lentil cake served with a tangy tamarind sauce.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak rice and urad dal separately for 4 hours. Drain and grind into a smooth batter with fenugreek seeds and salt.
Let the batter rest for 1 hour. Add tamarind paste, water, and oil; mix well.
Heat a greased dhokla pan. Pour the batter, cover, and steam for 15 minutes.
In a small pan, temper mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and green chili. Pour over the dhokla and serve.

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