Instant Idli batter Dhokla

Makes: 6 pieces

Ingredients:

Left over idli batter – 1 cup

Yogurt– 1 tablespoon

Oil - 1 tablespoon

Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon

Salt – a pinch

Baking soda – ¼ teaspoon

Tempering:

Oil – 1 teaspoon

Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon

Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon

Curry leaves – 10 leaves

Green chilli – 1 (finely chopped)

Coriander leaves – 1 teaspoon (finely chopped)

Method:

  1. In a bowl add all ingredients one by one & mix well using a whisk.
  2. Grease a microwave-safe bowl (flat base) with 1 teaspoon of oil.
  3. Add baking soda just before pouring onto the greased plate & mix well.
  4. Pour this mixture into the greased bowl.
  5. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
  6. Allow a standing time of 3 minutes, take out from microwave & allow to cool.
  7. Chop off the corners & cut into 6 or 9 portions.
  8. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil, add mustard seeds & allow spluttering.
  9. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves & green chillies.
  10. Add tempering to the cut dhokla pieces & serve with mint chutney/tomato sauce.