Makai Dhokla Recipe - Savoury Steamed Corn Cake

Step 1: To begin making the Makai Dhokla, firstly crush the sweet corn in a blender along with green chilies and ginger

Step 2: In a mixing bowl add the crushed corn paste, corn dalia and sour curd

Step 3: Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, lime juice and mix everything well

Step 4: Add water to make a thick, dropping consistency batter and keep it aside for 30 minutes

Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare the steamer and grease two 8 inch steel plates or any moulds of choice with a little oil

Step 6: Add the fruit salt to the Dhokla batter, mix well and immediately pour the batter into the prepared plates/moulds

Step 7: Steam for 12-15 minutes or till a knife/ tester inserted comes out clean

Step 8: The next step is tempering

Step 9: In a small pan heat the oil and add the mustard seeds and once they crackle, add the cumin seeds

Step 10: Add the curry leaves, asafoetida and red chilli powder and take the pan off the heat

Step 11: Drizzle this tempering (tadka) over the steamed dhokla using a spoon

Step 12: Serve Makai Dhokla with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and hot Masala chai