Monday, August 22, 2011

Instant Corn Dhokla


Instant corn dhokla, a rare combo of sweet corn and rawa come together in this sensational dish! it is really amazing how the fresh flavour of the crushed sweet corn kernels enhances the taste of the otherwise bland rawa. A unique set of ingredients blended with curds, these dhoklas are sure to win you many praises. And what’s more, it can be whipped up in no time at all! fruit salt works its magic by helping the dhoklas to rise without any fermentation. Make these in small moulds as individual portions, as kids will love it this way. But if the moulds are not available, make them in a thali and cut into pieces.


TD Special

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 10 pcs

Ingredients
1/2 cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1/4 cup curds (dahi)
1/2 cup semolina (rava)
1/4 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1/2 tsp fruit salt
1/8 tsp lemon juice

For The Garnish
1/8 cup boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)

Method
Combine the sweet corn and curds together and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Add the semolina, ginger-green chilli paste, salt and ½ cup of water and mix well.
Just before steaming, sprinkle the fruit salt and add lemon juice over it, when the bubbles form, mix gently.
Pour spoonfuls of the batter immediately into greased muffin moulds and steam for 15 to 20 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Cool slightly and demould.
Serve immediately garnished with corn.

Handy tip:
Always use your hands while mixing the batter to break the lumps.
If you do not have moulds, use small cups/vatis. Or you can even spread the batter in a thali, steam and cut into pieces.