Earl Grey Tea Dhokla - Gujarati Steamed Snack

          Dhoklas are steamed Gujarati delicacy that can be literally relished any time of the day. So how about having some Tea Dhoklas? I added the brew of Earl Gray Tea bags for it. The inspiration was derived from the Italian dessert 'Tea Panna Cotta'. 

          Any flavored tea bags can be used to dish out these amazing Dhoklas, which are perfect for a healthy lunch box meal, a light tea-time snack or for breakfast. Enjoy them as it is or with some green chutney. So do give it a try by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 3 Earl Grey tea bags
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 tsp. grated ginger
• 2-3 green cardamoms, bruised
• 1/2 cup sooji (semolina)
• 1/2 cup yoghurt
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1-2 green chilies, ground
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp. Eno fruit salt
• 1 tbsp. oil + 1 tsp. oil
• 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

         In a bowl, add the hot water, tea bags, ginger and cardamoms. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes to brew. Strain and keep the liquid aside.

         In a bowl, mix together sooji, yoghurt, strained tea, salt, turmeric powder, green chilies and 1 tsp. oil. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes.

         Add the Eno fruit salt and mix well. Transfer to a greased plate / container and steam for 17-20 minutes (10 minutes on high flame and remaining on low flame).

         When cool, run a knife around the edges and flip it over. Cut into desired shapes. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and temper with the mustard seeds. Allow it to splutter.

          Add the curry leaves and sesame seeds. Sauté for a few seconds till light brown. Switch off the flame and add 1/4 cup water to it. 

          Pour this tempering over the dhoklas and garnish with coconut and coriander leaves. Enjoy with green chutney or simply as it is for breakfast or as a tea-time snack.

In a bowl, add hot water, tea bags, ginger & cardamoms. Brew for 30 min.

                                  Strain & keep the liquid aside.

                   Mix sooji, tea brew, salt, 1 tsp. oil, turmeric powder, yoghurt & green chilies.

                                  Whisk well.

                                 Add cinnamon powder & Eno fruit salt. Whisk again.

                                 Pour onto a greased plate & steam for 15 minutes. 

                    When cool, cut into desired shapes. Temper hot oil with mustard seeds &
                    sesame seeds. Pour it over the Dhoklas.

                            Serve, garnished with coriander leaves & fresh grated coconut.