Prepare the buttermilk by mixing yogurt, water, and salt. Keep it aside
Next make the batter by sifting besan in a separate bowl, and add water and mix it. Make a lump free smooth batter
Now in a heavy bottom pot, add oil. Let it heat up. Crush the carrom seeds in between your palms and add it to the oil. Add cumin seeds and asafetida
Set the flame on low, and add turmeric, red chili powder, and garlic & green chili paste
Now add the buttermilk and stir it continuously. Bring it to a light simmer,
Now add in the prepared besan batter and start stirring.
Once it starts cooking, it will start to form a dough consistency. Add a Tsp of oil at this point, it gives a beautiful shine to the dhoklis
Once the dough is ready put the pot off the flame.
Grease a plate with oil.Now add the prepared dough to the plate and flatten it out.
You can brush a little oil at this point, it is completely optional. Set it aside to cool.In the meantime, prepare the curry.