Mumbai: Poha and dhokla are both extremely popular delicacies. Most people enjoys poha for breakfast and dhokla during snack time. Poha Dhokla Sandwich is a steamed snack.
1. In a grinding jar, combine soaked poha flakes, semolina (rava/ sooji), curds, green chillies, and ginger. Grind to form a coarse batter, and then divide it equally between two bowls.
2. In one of the bowls, add salt, fruit salt/ baking soda, and water to the batter. Mix well using a whisk.
3. Grease a dhokla thali/ baking tin or any similar plate with raised sides. Transfer the mixed poha batter to this utensil and spread it evenly, leaving space for additional layers.
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4. Boil water in a flat-bottomed kadhai/saucepan or steamer, place a small stand inside, and position the filled plate on it. Cover the vessel and allow the steam to cook the batter mixture, similar to idlis/ dhoklas.
5. Prepare the aloo stuffing by combining mashed potatoes, salt, red chilli flakes, chopped capsicum, coriander, lemon juice, and spice masalas in a large bowl.
6. Use a toothpick to check if the dhokla is almost cooked, and then remove the plate from heat. Spread green chutney or any other chutney/sauce of your choice on it.
7. Layer the prepared potato (aloo) stuffing on top.
8. Take the second bowl of poha mixture kept aside earlier. Add salt, fruit salt, and water to it. Pour it over the aloo layer and spread evenly to cover the entire plate.
9. Place the plate again in the steamer and cook for a few more minutes. Later, cut the mixture into shapes of your choice: triangles, squares, diamonds, etc.
10. For a slightly crisp upgrade, you can optionally cook the shapes on both sides with a little oil.
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