Idli shaped Dhokla

To make Idli-shaped Dhokla, you can follow a traditional recipe for Dhokla batter and use an idli mould for shaping. 

Here's a basic recipe of Idli Shaped Dhokla

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon semolina (sooji)
• 1 teaspoon ginger-green chili paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon fruit salt (eno)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Water as needed

For Tempering:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• A few curry leaves
• 2-3 green chilies (slit lengthwise)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Batter: In a bowl, mix gram flour, yogurt, semolina, ginger-green chili paste, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, and oil. Add water gradually to make a smooth batter (similar to Idli batter consistency).

2. Steam the Dhokla: Grease the Idli moulds. Add fruit salt to the batter and mix gently. Immediately pour the batter into the idli moulds, filling them about 3/4th full. Steam for about 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

3. Prepare Tempering: Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add sesame seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.

4. Assemble: Once the dhokla is steamed, let it cool for a bit. Then gently remove the Dhokla from the moulds.

5. Tempering: Pour the tempering over the Dhokla evenly.

6. Serve: Cut the dhokla into pieces and serve with green chutney or tamarind chutney.

This method essentially uses the traditional Dhokla batter but shapes it using an Idli mould for a different presentation.