In a steamer/ pressure cooker add water in the pan and bring to boil. Remove the whistle/valve and set aside if using the pressure cooker.
Grease a big enough bowl or a thali or plate with an edge. Set aside.
In a large bowl add the besan, rice flour, cabbage, jeera, asafoetida, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste , lemon juice, garam masala powder (if using), coriander leaves chopped and salt. Mix well.
Add water a little at a time and make a thick batter. Add the soda and mix well.
Transfer to the batter to the greased thali and smoothen the top.
Transfer the thali to the steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes on low heat.
To check if the batter is cooked test with a knife. If the knife comes out clean it is done.
Cool completely before you cut the set cake. The traditional form is squares or diamonds.
I have used the cookie cutter to make circles.
Now the choice is yours you can either deep fry these pieces on medium flame till crisp or like me shallow fry them.