In a mixing bowl, add 3 tablespoons maida, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 tablespoon cinnamon powder (or vanilla essence, or maple syrup, or honey – as per your preference) and mix well.
Once mixed well, add 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 of the milk, 1 tablespoon cooking oil and mix again.
Now add the remaining milk and mix well without lumps.
Pat and add a few bits of choco chips if adding them.
Add 1/2 cup water in a wide bottomed pan. Place a plate over the water and place the bowl over the plate as shown in the video.
Cover and cook in low flame (SIM) for 10 minutes.
Your mug cake / bowl cake is ready. Enjoy warm or cold as per you preference.