Chana, Moong, Masoor Dal Dhokla/Mixed Lentils Steamed Cake
Chana, Moong, Masoor Dal Dhokla/Mixed Lentils Steamed Cake is a very healthy dish containing the goodness of various lentils. It is protein rich, less oil and is a nutritious breakfast or snack to be enjoyed with a cup of tea. It is liked by kids and can be packed for lunch box or a potluck picnic. It is vegan.
Servings 4 people
Calories 248kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup moong dal yellow moong dal without skin
- 1/2 cup chana dal gram without skin
- 1/2 cup red lentil masoor dal
- 2 green chili or as per spice level needed
- 1 inch ginger chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- 1.5 tsp fruit salt eno, flavorless
- 1.5 tsp black pepper powder
- 3 tsp oil
- 2 tbsp water for grinding
- 6 tsp water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Take all the three dal (chana dal, moong dal, masoor dal) in a bowl. Mix them.
- Wash them twice in the water and then soak them in water for 4-5 hours.
- Drain the water and put the soaked dal into mixer jar with chopped green chili and chopped ginger. Grind the dal coarsely with 2 tbsp of water.
- Add asafoetida, salt, and turmeric powder.
- Mix well and keep the batter aside.
- Divide the batter into three parts into bowls. Grease the plates or cake tin/ pan with oil. Pour the water into the steamer or a big pot. Put the stand . Cover with lid and let the water come to boil. Just before steaming take one part of the batter and add 1/2 tsp of Eno on it. Add 2 tsp of water over it and mix gently.
- Immediately pour the batter into the greased plate /tin/pan. Move the dish clockwise to spread the batter. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of black pepper powder over it.
- Put the dish on the stand into the steamer. Cover with the lid and let it cook on high heat for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes the batter is cooked. Remove the plate. Apply 1/4 tsp oil over it. Let it cool.
- Cut into diamond pieces.
- The dhokla is ready. See how beautiful net is formed and it looks so spongy. Similarly, make dhokla with the other two potions of the batter.
- Serve Chana, Moong, Masoor Dal Dhokla/Mixed Lentils Steamed Cake dhokla with green chutney and ketchup.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4.2mg
