Instant Dhokla (Steamed gram flour dumplings)

1. Mix 1 cup gram flour (besan) with 1/2 tsp citric acid or 3 tbsp lime/lemon juice. Add salt to taste (about 1/2 tsp), 2 tsp sugar, 1 & 1/2 tsp oil, and 3/4 cup water. Mix well with hands and do not leave any lumps.
   
2. Grease the inside of a vessel (use a vessel with flat bottom, like the separator of a pressure cooker).
   
3. Add 1/4-1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda to the gram flour batter above and rapidly whisk with one hand, making circular motion in one direction. This makes the batter fizz and froth up a little.
   
4. Now quickly pour it in the oil coated vessel and keep in the pressure cooker for steaming (remove the pressure) for 15 minutes.
5. Turn off the gas after 15 minutes, remove the Dhokla and keep aside for cooling.
   
6. Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and add 1 tsp small size mustard seeds (rai) to it. After it crackes, add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) and reduce the heat to low. Add 3 tbsp water and bring it to boil. Then turn off the gas.
   
7. Cut the Dhokla into 2" big cubes and add the seasoning on top.
8. Let it stay for 5 minutes and then carefully remove each cube in a plate with the seasoned surface facing up.
   
9. Garnish with finely chopped coriander/cilantro and freshly grated coconut (optional). Serve with the specially made green chilies, as given below.

Special Green Chilies :

1. Take 4 big green chilies and slit them vertically. Remove all the seeds inside, and add a pinch of salt inside each.
2. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and add the green chilies. Stir fry on a medium flame for a few seconds and add 2 tsp lemon/lime juice.
3. Cover and let cook till the chilies are soft. Turn off the gas.
4. These specially seasoned chilies taste very yummy with Dhokla.