Baking soda (meetha soda)
मीठा सोडा
Pantry
Lift in dhokla, bhatura and pakora batter; softens chana as it boils.
What to know
Reacts on contact with acid, so it goes in last and the batter goes straight into the steamer. Mixed early, the fizz is spent before it reaches the heat.
Measures
- 1 tsp ≈ 4.6 g
- 1 tbsp ≈ 14 g
Cups here are the Indian 200 ml cup, not the 240 ml US cup — a common reason a recipe does not work. Weigh where you can; the grams are the figure we cook to.