Moong dal Dhokla..

Moong dal Dhokla is a very low calorie and healthy appetizer/snack, best suited for tea time.

Ingredients for Batter:

Moong dal	1 cup
Green chilli’s	2-3
Salt	To taste
Hing	¼ tsp
Besan	1 tbsp
Curd	2 tbsp
Fruit salt	11/2 tsp
Oil	2 tsp
Sugar	11/4 tsp
Turmeric pdr	¼ tsp

 Ingredients for Tempering: 

Oil	2 tsp
Mustard seeds	1 tsp
Sesame seeds	½ tsp
Hing	¼ tsp
Green chilli – finely chopped	2 tsp
Cilantro	For garnishing
Grated Coconut	2 tsp

Method:

• Soak Moong dal for 2 hrs.
• Combine Moong dal with green chillies and blend in a mixer using little water to make a paste of pouring consistency. 
• Add remaining ingredients to the batter except tempering items. Mix well to make a smooth batter.
• Just before steaming add fruit salt and mix lightly.
• Transfer the batter to greased idly (thali) plate and steam it for 10-15 min or till the dhokla's are done. 
• Once it is cooled transfer it to a plate and cut it into square and keep aside.
• Now pour the tempering on the prepared dhokla's and spread it evenly.
• Sprinkle cilantro and grated coconut evenly on top.
• Serve it with green chutney.

Note:

Approx Prep time	30 min
Approx Calories per serving	160

Useful Kitchen tip of the day:

• A handful of well-soaked moong dal added to any salad will increase the proteins and make it extra nutritious.
• Slit karelas at the middle and apply a mixture of salt, wheat flour and curd all round. Keep aside for ½ hour and then cook.