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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Rice flour
  • 2 tsps Salt
  • ½ tsp Sanchoro
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • ¾ tsp Ajmo
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds
  • 2 tsps Green chilies (crushed to taste)
  • 1 tsp Garlic (crushed optional )
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 tbsps Green coriander (finely chopped, optional)
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, boil salt and sanchoro in one cup of water on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes, any residue will settle on the bottom.
  3. Strain in a large saucepan, discard the residue.
  4. Add 1 cup of water to the strained water along with cumin and ajmo.
  5. Stir and bring to a boil then simmer for about 5 minutes until the color darkens.
  6. Add oil, sesame seeds, chilies, garlic and stir.
  7. Lower heat to lowest setting and gradually add flour and green coriander, if using.
  8. Stir with a wooden spoon until it becomes a soft dough, add hot water if needed.
  9. Prepare and heat the steamer.
  10. Divide dough into six equal parts and shape like doughnuts.
  11. Arrange on the greased plate and steam on high for 30 minutes.
  12. Alternatively, spread dough evenly in greased dhokla plates and steam for 30 minutes.
  13. You can also place dough in a greased microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 12 minutes, stirring twice in between.
  14. Serve with oil and athana masala.