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Nylon Khaman recipe | khaman dhokla | Gujarati khaman dhokla

Author Nehas Cook Book
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5 servings

Ingredients
 

Dhokla batter

  • 2 cup or 200 grm gram flour - besan
  • 1 cup or 260 ml water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp hing
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp green chilli paste
  • 1 tsp limbu na phool - citric acid
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp Eno
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Water for steaming

Dhokla tempering

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 3-4 chopped green chilli
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Other ingredient

  • Coriander leaves
  • Fresh grated coconut
  • Pomegranate seeds

For besan kadhi

  • 4 tbsp besan
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp green chilli paste
  • ½ tsp ginger paste
  • 2.5 cup water or as required

For kadhi tempering

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • Pinch of hing
  • 4-5 curry leaves

Instructions

Making Nylon Khaman Dhokla:

  • In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of besan and sieve it.
  • Now in another bowl, add 1 cup and 260 ml of water, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp hing, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 6 tbsp sugar. Mix well with a hand blender. The water mixture is ready.
  • Then gradually add the water mixture into the besan and mix well with a blender. The batter is ready.
  • Cover the batter and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Now, add 1 packet of Eno and 1 tsp lemon juice to the batter and mix well.
  • Pour the batter into a greased bowl.
  • In a steamer, add 3–4 cups of water and place a stand in the center. Preheat the steamer for 5 minutes.
  • Place the dhokla tin on the stand in the steamer. Cover and steam the dhokla on medium-high flame for 20 minutes.
  • Once the dhokla is properly steamed, allow it to cool down slightly.
  • Cut the dhokla into square pieces.
  • In a tadka pan, add oil, mustard seeds, slit green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté them.
  • Add ½ cup of water and sugar to the tadka. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Pour the tadka mixture over the dhokla pieces. Also add coriander leaves, freshly grated coconut, and pomegranate seeds.
  • Serve nylon khaman with besan kadhi.

Making Besan Kadhi:

  • In a mixing bowl, add besan, turmeric powder, salt, lemon juice, sugar, green chili paste, and ginger paste.
  • Add water and mix well to form a smooth mixture.
  • In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, hing, and curry leaves. Sauté them.
  • Add the prepared mixture to the pan and mix well.
  • Keep the flame on low and cook the kadhi mixture for 5–7 minutes.
  • Switch off the gas and serve the besan kadhi with khaman dhokla.

Notes

  • Gradually add the water mixture and blend the batter.
  • The consistency of the dhokla batter should be smooth and pourable.
  • Let the dhokla batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the besan to soak properly.
  • After adding ENO, stir the batter continuously for 1 minute to incorporate it well.
  • The dhokla batter should be frothy with a velvety texture.
  • Steam the dhokla over a medium-high flame for 20 minutes. Avoid over-steaming.
  • While preparing the tempering for the dhokla, add water and sugar to keep it soft and moist after cooling
  • Nylon khaman taste great when it serve with besan kadhi