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तूवर मेथी ना ढोकला रेसिपी | गुजराती तूवर मेथी ढोकला | - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Toovar Methi Na Dhokla ( Gujarati Recipe) in Hindi)
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what is toovar methi na dhokla made of ?▼ |
wash and soak toovar dal▼ |
batter for toovar methi na dhokla▼ |
making toovar methi na dhokla▼ |
tips for toovar methi na dhokla▼ |
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toovar methi na dhokla recipe | tuvar dal dhokla | healthy Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla | with 35 images. toovar methi na dhokla is a healthy Gujarati farsan with no fermentation required. Learn to make tuvar dal dhokla. toovar methi na dhokla looks so smart that it literally lures the diners to try it! and, once they try it, they just cannot stop with one because it is so tasty. The liberal use of chillies makes it appealing to spice lovers, while the goodness of toovar dal and methi makes tuvar dal dhokla a must to the health-conscious as well. However, don’t underestimate this toovar methi na dhokla recipe — does needs a bit of practice to perfect it! Toor dal is rich in proteins, the building block of good health. High in fiber, diabetic and heart friendly. So go ahead and enjoy tuvar dal dhokla without any guilt. Enjoy toovar methi na dhokla recipe | tuvar dal dhokla | healthy Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla | with step by step photos.
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Gujarati FarsansGujarati Dry SnacksBreakfast DhoklaIndian Steamed SnacksEvening Tea SnacksSteamIndian Party
Soaking Time: 30 minutes Preparation Time:   Cooking Time:   Total Time:   Makes 8 to 9 servings
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For Toovar Methi na Dhokla
2 cups toovar (arhar) dal
1 cup chopped fenugreek leaves (methi)
2 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
2 tbsp curd (dahi)
4 tbsp oil or coconut oil
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
2 tsp fruit salt
1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp grated coconut
For Serving
green chutney
Method
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- what is toovar methi na dhokla made of ? See below image of list of ingredients fortoovar methi na dhokla.
wash and soak toovar dal
- This is what toovar dal looks like.
- Put the toovar dal in a bowl of water. With your fingers rub the dal and you can see the dirt. Change the water a 2 to 3 times till dal is clean.
- Toovar dal is now clean.
- Cover and soak for 30minutes.
- This is what the dal looks like after soaking.
- Drain.
- Keep aside.
batter for toovar methi na dhokla
- In a mixer put the soaked and drained toovar dal.
- Add1 cupchopped fenugreek (methi)leaves.
- Add2 tbsproughlychopped green chillies.
- Add2 tbspcurds (dahi).
- Add 1cup of water.
- Blend to a smooth paste.
- Transfer the mixture in a bowl.
- Add 2 tbsp of oil.
- Add1/2 tspasafoetida (hing).
- Add2 tbspbesan (bengal gram flour).
- Add1 tspsugar.
- Add salt to taste. We added 1tsp salt.
- Mix well.
- Just before steaming, add2 tspfruit salt.
- Put 2tsp water over the fruit salt.
- Let the bubbles form.
- Mix gently. Don't over mix the batter or your dhokla will not become fluffy.
making toovar methi na dhokla
- To maketoovar methi na dhokla recipe | tuvar dal dhokla | Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla | grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
- Pour the batter spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.
- Steam in a dhokla steamer for 7 to 8 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
- For the tempering, heat the remaining 2 tbsp of oil in a small non-stick pan.
- Add1 1/2 tspmustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
- Add1 tspsesame seeds (til).
- Let the seeds crackle.
- Adda pinch ofasafoetida (hing)sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Remove from the flame and add 1 tbsp of water, mix well.
- Cool slightly and cut into diamond-shaped pieces.
- Pour this tempering equally over both the thalis of the dhoklas.
- Garnish toovar methi na dhokla | tuvar dal dhokla | Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla | with coriander and coconut.
- Serve toovar methi na dhokla | tuvar dal dhokla | healthy Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla | immediately with green chutney.
tips for toovar methi na dhokla
- Mix gently. Don't over mix the batter or your dhokla will not become fluffy.
- Pour the batter spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.
- Insert a toothpick to check if the dhokla is properly cooked.
- This is the dhokla steamer we used. Same is used for making idli. Just the moulds change.
- Toovar dal dhokla rich inFolic Acid,Phosphorous,Vitamin B1 and Protein.1.Folic Acid:Folic acidis an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy.23% of RDA.2.Phosphorous:Phosphorousworks closely with calcium to build bones. 22% of RDA.3. Vitamin B1:Vitamin B1protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells.20% of RDA.4. Protein:Proteinis required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. 17% of RDA.5.Fiber:Dietary fiberreduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains.17% of RDA
Accompaniments
Chaas, Buttermilk Recipe, Salted Chaas Recipe
Green Chutney for Dhokla, Sandwiches, Indian Snacks
Raiwala Marcha
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per servingEnergy 209 cal Protein 9.4 g Carbohydrates 24.3 g Fiber 4.2 g Fat 8.2 g Cholesterol 0.6 mg Sodium 15.5 mg
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RECIPE SOURCE : The Complete Gujarati Cook Book- New Edition