Ingredients for Dhokla:

• Gram flour - 1/4 Kg
• Curd/yoghurt  - 3/4 cup
• Green Chilies paste - 1 teaspoon
• Ginger paste- 1 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Soda bi-carb- 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil - 4 tablespoon
• Curry leaves - A few
• Mustard Seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander leaves - A few
• Green chilies - 3 no's vertically slit

Method for Dhokla:

• Mix gram flour, curd/yoghurt and water to make a smooth and thick consistency batter.
• Add salt, mix it well again, cover with lid and set aside for 5 hours or more in warm place.
• After 5 hours add ginger, green chili paste and turmeric powder to the batter ,mix well.
• Keep the steamer or cooker ready on gas to make steam , grease a baking dish .
• In a bowl mix soda bi-carb, oil and lemon juice, then add to the batter and mix well.
• Pour the batter into the greased pan and steam for 10-12 minutes or till it is done.
• Let it cool for sometime, bring to room temperature and cut into 1 1/2 inches cubes.
• Heat 2 tablespoon  oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and curry leaves allow to splutter. Remove and pour it over dhoklas and garnish with coriander leaves and
• Garnish the besan dhokla with coriander and vertically slit green chilies.
• Enjoy Dhokla with mint chutney.