Mom's Dhokro, Steamed Spiced Cake

This is a Gujrati dish that is savory and healthy in that there is no sugar, eggs or butter. Made out of wheatlets and spices and then steamed. It's a delicious savory cake. The key is to mix the Eno and baking powder at the very end and steam right away. If you wait it will not turn out as well. As well, when you mix the buttermilk to the dry ingredients, don't let it sit for long as the wheatlets will aborb the buttermilk and the consistency of the batter will not be right.

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups of semolina (wheatlets)
1 1/2 cups of 1% buttermilk
1 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
1/4 tsp of cumin powder
1/8 tsp of coriander powder
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp of baking powder
3/4 tsp of Eno
1/4 tsp of green chopped green chilies (adjust to taste)
t tsp of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro leaves (1 tablespoon for garnish)
1/2 tsp of red chili powder for garnish
1/4 cup of water

1) Add some water to wok and set on high to boil.

2) Coat cake pan with some oil and add the stand to wok for the cake pan to sit on.

3) Add semolina to mixing bowl and add salt, cumin powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and green chili and mix well.

4) Add oil and lemon juice and continue to mix well.

5) Add cilantro leaves and buttermilk and mix well.

6) Add baking powder and ENO with 1/4 cup of water.

7) Mix well and immediately pour into cake pan.
NOTE: If water is not boiling yet then don't do steps 5, 6 & 7.

8) Add more cilantro leaves for garnish and red chili powder.
9) Cover and steam for 15-20 mins.
10) You will know when it's ready by pressing gently on the top of cake. If it bounces back then it's ready.
11) Remove from water and let it cool before cutting and serving.
12) Serve with green or red chutney.

Makes approx: 10-12 pieces
Calories per piece: 107, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 18g, Fiber: 0.9g, Sodium: 480.1mg, Sugar: 2.1g, Protein: 4.1g