Roasted Pumpkin Rava Dhokla Recipe - Sooji Dhokla
Roasted Pumpkin Rava Dhokla Recipe, is a healthy twist to the classic rava dhokla, where along with curd, roasted pumpkin puree is added to the dhokla batter.
Ingredients
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1 cup Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin)
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peeled and diced
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1 teaspoon Oil
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1 cup Sooji (Semolina/ Rava)
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1/4 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
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Salt
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to taste
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1 teaspoon Green Chilli
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made into paste using pestle and motor
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1 teaspoon Enos Fruit Salt
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For the tadka
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1 tablespoon Oil
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
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1/2 teaspoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds)
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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to garnish
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Roasted Pumpkin Rava Dhokla Recipe, heat a skillet with with oil on medium heat
Step 2
Once the oil is hot, add in the pumpkin, sprinkle a little salt and roast for 4-5 minutes until it becomes soft and tender
Step 3
Do not add any water while roasting the pumpkin
Step 4
Cover the pan and allow the pumpkin to cook in it's own steam
Step 5
Once done turn off the heat, and allow the pumpkin to cool
Step 6
Once the pumpkin has cooled, transfer the pumpkin to a mixer jar and grind to a smooth paste
Step 7
Transfer the pumpkin puree to a mixing bowl
Step 8
In the bowl with with the pumpkin puree add and combine the rava, curd, cooking oil, salt and green chilliMix vigorously and allow it to rest for a good 30 minutes
Step 9
After the 30 minutes you will see the sooji has fluffed up well
Step 10
Preheat the steamer with water and keep it ready
Step 11
Grease a plate generously with oil
Step 12
Add eno's fruit salt and give it a good mix
Step 13
Pour the Roasted Pumpkin Rava Dhokla batter into the plate mouldNow place the plate in the steamer, cover and steam for 10-12 minutes until firm
Step 14
Open the lid, insert a greased knife to check if its done
Step 15
If the greased knife comes out clean the dhokla is steamed
Step 16
Demould and transfer Roasted Pumpkin Rava Dhokla to a serving plate
Step 17