Rajma Dhokla recipe with step by step photos
How to proceed to make Rajma Dhokla-
To make rajma dhokla recipe | kidney bean dhokla | healthy rajma dhokla | clean, wash and soak the rajma overnight.
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- Drain the rajma completely with the help of a strainer.
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- Put it in a mixer jar. Depending upon the size of the jar, you can blend it in batches.
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- Blend in a mixer adding approximately ½ cup to ¾ cup of water to make a smooth batter.
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- Add the ginger paste to the batter.
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- Add the green chilli paste. You can add the spice level according to your personal preference.
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- Add the sugar to the batter.
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- Finally, add the salt and mix well. Make sure there are no lumps.
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- Pour ½ tsp oil in a 175 mm. (7") diameter thali.
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- Spread it on the thali with the help of a brush to grease it completely.
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- Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the rajma batter. Do not let the batter sit for too long after adding fruit salt as they will not be soft if done that. Also, make sure you are using fresh fruit salt.
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- Add 2 tsp of water over the fruit salt. You will see the formation of bubbles.
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- Mix the batter in one direction quickly. You will notice the batter has risen to almost double.
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- Pour the batter immediately into the greased thali and shake the thali clockwise to spread it evenly.
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- Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the rajma dhoklas are cooked. Cook them over a medium flame, as high heat will rise them fast but, not cook from inside.
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- Insert a knife or a toothpick in the center of the thali and check if it comes out clean. If it doesn’t then cook for 2-3 minutes more. Post that , take them out of the steamer, cool slightly and cut into square pieces.
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Tempering for Rajma Dhokla- Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the asafoetida and mustard seeds.
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- When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds. You can even add green chilly roundels or sesame seeds in the tempering.
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- Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly with the help of a spoon.
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Serve rajma dhokla | kidney bean dhokla | healthy rajma dhokla | immediately with green chutney.
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- You can also try making other healthy dhokla recipes like Methi palak chawli dhokla, Mag ni dal na dhokla and sprouts dhokla & enjoy them with tongue-tickling chutneys.