Amiri Khaman
by Hetal Kamdar
Ingredients (1/2)
- 2 cups Chana dal
- Small piece of ginger
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tsp soda bi-carb
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 4 tbsp. oil
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- 7-8 garlic cloves
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp. powdered sugar
- salt to taste
Ingredients (2/2)
- 1 tbsp. grated fresh coconut
- 1 tbsp. chopped coriander
- 1 tbsp. pomegranate seeds
Step 1 of 8
Soak the dal for 2-3 hours.
Step 2 of 8
Leave 1 tsp. of dal aside and grind the rest with the green chilies and ginger.
Step 3 of 8
Add the whole (unground) dal.
Step 4 of 8
Add the soda bi-carb, turmeric powder, and salt, mix well.
Step 5 of 8
Spread a little mixture at a time in a thali (flat metal plate with low rim) and steam to make dhoklas. Repeat for the remaining mixture.
Step 6 of 8
Cool and crumble.
Step 7 of 8
Add the sugar, lemon juice, and a little salt and mix well.
Step 8 of 8
Heat the oil in a vessel and add the mustard seeds. When they stop popping, add the garlic, fry for a few seconds, add the asafoetida and fry again for a few seconds.
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