Hara Bhara Dhokla Recipe

Peas Salad and Sprouts

Peas are low-fat but high-everything-else. A cup of peas has less than 100 calories but lots of protein, fiber and micronutrients.

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These come from peas strong anti-inflammatory properties. Excess inflammation has also been linked to heart disease, cancer, and ageing in general.

Recipe Category: Salad & Sprouts
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Total Time (Minutes): 40
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup boiled and coarsely crushed green peas
  • 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
  • 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • 3/4 tsp fruit salt (Eno)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai / sarson)
  • 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
  • A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
  • 1 tbsp grated coconut
Instructions:
  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, except the fruit salt along with approx. ¼ cup of water and mix very well using your hands.
  • Just before you start steaming, add the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water and mix gently.
  • Pour into a greased microwave safe dish with a lid and microwave on high for 3 minutes covered. Remove and let it stand for 2 minutes.
  • Heat the oil and add mustard seeds in a pan & crackle it for 1 minute.
  • Add green chillies and asafoetida. Pour this tempering over the dhoklas and cut into square pieces.
  • Garnish with the chopped coriander and grated coconut and serve with green chutney.