Is a Reciprocal Lattice Vector Perpendicular to Its Corresponding Crystal Plane?

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How do i prove that a reciprocal lattice vector G, where G= hb1+kb2+lb3 is perpendicular to a plane hkl in a crystal lattice?
Is there Fourier involved?
 

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More likely the scalar product.
 

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