Dhokla Recipe
Dhokla is a popular Indian snack made from fermented batter, typically made with gram flour (besan) and flavored with spices. It is steamed to perfection, resulting in a fluffy and tangy treat that is enjoyed as a breakfast item or a tea-time snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gram flour
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon green chili paste
- 1 teaspoon Eno (fruit salt)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add gram flour, semolina, yogurt, water, salt, sugar, ginger paste, and green chili paste. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
- Set aside the batter for 10-15 minutes to allow it to rest.
- In the meantime, grease a steaming plate or cake tin with oil.
- Heat a steamer with enough water on high heat.
- Add Eno to the batter and mix well until it becomes frothy.
- Pour the batter into the greased plate or cake tin.
- Place the plate/tin inside the steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes or until the dhokla is cooked and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the dhokla to cool down a bit and then cut it into pieces.
- In a small pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds and sesame seeds. Once the seeds start to crackle, turn off the heat and pour the tempering over the dhokla.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with chutney.
Note
- Dhokla batter requires fermentation, so it needs to be prepared in advance and left to ferment for a few hours.
- Adding a pinch of eno fruit salt or baking soda helps in achieving a light and airy texture.
- Serve Dhokla with green chutney and tamarind chutney for a delightful combination of flavors.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and grated coconut for added taste and visual appeal.