COWPEA/ CHAWALI METHI DHOKLA

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Chawali/ Cowpea
• 1 tbsp yellow moong dal 
• 1 cup Methi
• Ghee
• Water as required
• 4-5 Curry Leaves
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp 
• Salt as required
• 1 green Chilli
• 1 tsp Ginger paste

HOW TO MAKE:

Soak the chawali and moong dal overnight

Make a soft batter of it with green chilli.

Once the batter is ready add salt, ginger paste and chopped methi to it.

Whish it well and pour in a greased dhokla steamer and steam it for 8-9 mins and keep it aside.

Meanwhile prepare a tadka by adding ghee in a pan, then add jeera, mustard seeds, hing and curry leaves.

Pour it on steaming hot dhokla and serve the dhokla with green chutney.

NUTRITIVE VALUE:

Cowpeas (black-eyed peas) are a good source of protein and fiber, which are essential for a healthy diet. 

Dhokla, especially when made with cowpeas and methi, is packed with vitamins and minerals that support various bodily functions.