Dhokla is a classic Gujarati snack that is cooked in a variety of ways and is one of the most adored snacks in the nation. This quick and simple dhokla recipe is both delicious and healthful. The modern recipe using besan and a vibrant chilli tempering that steams and takes about 45+ minutes to prepare.
We believe strongly in benefits of soaked grains, hence we make our batter totally by traditional process.
Dhokla Recipe
Equipment
- Steamer or Idli Steamer
- Bowl to mix
- Knife
Materials
Preparing Batter for Steaming
- 1 Pack Dhokla Batter
- 1 Tea Spoon Lemon Juice Add as per taste
- 1 Sachet Eno or 2 Pinch cooking Soda
- Salt to taste
Tempering Dhokla
- 2 TBSP Cooking Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 1 Pinch Hing
- 2 tsp Sesame Seeds
- 4 TBSP Water
- 2 TBSP Sugar As per taste
Instructions
Steaming
- Shift the batter to a bowl
- Mix a tea spoon of lemon juice, Salt & Eno* to the batter thoroughly.
- Grease the pan with oil on the base and sides.
- Pour the batter in greased pan and keep it in the steamer / cooker without pressure.
- Steam for 20-30 mins.
- Check if cooked with a tooth pick.
- Once cooked, keep it aside to cool down to room temperature.
- Remove from pan to a flat plate.
- Cut it to your desired shapes.
- Add tempering to Dhokla
- Enjoy the Dhokla
Tempering
- Take tadka pan
- Heat the cooking oil and add half teas spoon of mustard seeds.
- Once that splutters, add 2 teaspoon of Sesame seeds, Few curry leaves & a pinch of Hing.
- once the splutters stop and leaves are crisp
- Carefullly add 2-4 tablespoon of water to it.
- Add 2-4 teaspoon of sugar too & mix them well.
- Add this entire mixture all over the dhokla.
Garnish
- Sprinkle little freshly chopped coriander leaves & grated coconut.
- Serve it with your favourite chutneys. Coriander chutney is a classic pair with Dhokla.
Notes
For softer Dhokla – ENO is recommended
– Mix ENO thoroughly for softness across Dhokla. Wait for Dhokla to cool down before adding the tempering.
– Mix ENO thoroughly for softness across Dhokla. Wait for Dhokla to cool down before adding the tempering.
