🕒 Today in Time: The Yellow Cloud Snack ☁️

The Story: Let's fly to the colorful state of Gujarat! Here, everyone loves a snack that looks like a bright yellow sponge—it's called "Dhokla." Dhokla is made from rice and chickpeas. Instead of being fried in oil, it is cooked with steam, which makes it very healthy and as soft as a cloud. Once it is ready, it is cut into little cubes and topped with mustard seeds and green chilies. It is often eaten with a sweet and tangy green chutney made of coriander and mint. It is so light and fluffy that you can eat many pieces at once! People in Gujarat love to share Dhokla during tea time or when friends come over to visit.

💡 Quick Bites:

• Fact 1: Because Dhokla is steamed and not fried, it is a very healthy snack for kids!
• Fact 2: There is another similar snack called "Khaman" which is even softer and juicier than Dhokla.
• Big Word: Steamed - Cooking food using the hot vapor that comes from boiling water.

🌟 Why it Matters: Dhokla is a great example of how Indian snacks can be both delicious and healthy at the same time. It's a favorite "tiffin" snack for many school children!

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