Amarnath Suji & Oats Dhokla Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Amaranth Sooji & Oats Dhokla Recipe, we will first roast the semolina (sooji)

Step 2: In a wok, dry roast the semolina until you get a slightly roasted flavor

Step 3: Roast on medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes taking care not to brown the semolina (sooji)

Step 4: Once roasted, transfer to a large mixing bowl and keep aside

Step 5: Next we will cook the amarath leaves

Step 6: Add the chopped amaranth leaves into the same heavy bottomed pan or wok, sprinkle some salt and stir-fry the leaves until it becomes soft and cooked

Step 7: Make sure to evaporate any excess water that gets released while cooking the greens

Step 8: Once cooked, allow the amaranth leaves to cool down and keep aside

Step 9: Once the leaves are cooled, we will make the sooji oats dhokla batter

Step 10: In a large mixing bowl where you have kept the roasted semolina, add the oats, the salt, the asafoetida, the cooked amaranth, the ginger, the salt, the teaspoon of oil and yogurt

Step 11: Add water little at a time and stir to make a thick batter (about 2-1/2 cups)

Step 12: Check the salt and adjust to suit your tasteSooji Oats Dhokla batter to rest for about 5 minutes

Step 13: The next step is to steam the Amaranth Sooji & Oats Dhokla

Step 14: Preheat a steamer with water on medium-high heat

Step 15: Grease the Dhokla Plates with oil and pour the Amaranth Sooji & Oats Dhokla batter evenly into the plates

Step 16: Fill it only up to 3/4th level of the plates

Step 17: Sprinkle just a little red chilli powder over the dhokla batter to add to the taste of the dhoklaPlace the filled dhokla plates in the steamer and steamer on high for 10 minutes

Step 18: After 10 minutes turn off the heat and remove the dhokla from the steamer and set aside for 5 minutes before you can cut them into shapes

Step 19: The final step is to season the Amaranth Sooji & Oats Dhokla

Step 20: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a tadka pan; add the mustard and cumin seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 21: Add the curry leaves and give it a stir

Step 22: Turn off the heat

Step 23: Drizzle the seasoning over the Amaranth Sooji & Oats Dhokla and serve it along with Green Chutney for breakfast or dinner