Carrot Dhokla - Gujarati Style

          This is a healthy version of the classic and delicious Gujarati snack - Dhokla which I made with carrots. As they are steamed it is a good option for young and old alike. It can be relished as an evening snack with tea or for breakfast. 

          They can very well be packed as a lunch box meal too. This is my version of an instant Dhokla where I gave a twist by adding some roasted panch phoron powder for a different flavour. They can be had as it is or with some green chutney.

• 3/4 cup sooji (semolina)
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. roasted panch phoron powder (equal quantities of fennel, fenugreek, cumin, mustard & nigella seeds)
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• 1/2 cup carrot, grated
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp. oil
• buttermilk as required
• 1 tsp. eno fruit salt

Tempering-

• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida

Garnish-

• 1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp. grated fresh coconut

          In a bowl, mix together sooji, salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida, panch phoron powder, carrot, chili flakes, oil with required quantity of buttermilk to form a batter of pouring consistency. Keep aside for 30 minutes.

          Just before steaming, add the eno fruit salt and mix well. Pour the batter onto a greased steel plate / container and steam for 12-15 minutes.

          When cool, cut into desired shapes and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds. After it stops spluttering, add the asafoetida and curry leaves.

          Add 2 tbsp. water to it and pour this tempering on the steamed dhoklas. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves and coconut.