Hello, friends today we will make Dhokla – Savoury sponge dish made from a batter of gram floor - Indian recipe

Dhokla is a savoury sponge dish  that is native to the Indian state of Gujarat.

 A food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to Khaman, made from a batter of gram floor (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming and typically eaten in India.

so let's get start!!

Here's a step-by-step recipe for Dhokla, a popular and steamed Indian snack: 

Ingredients:

For Dhokla Batter:

1. 1 cup gram flour (besan)

2. 1/2 cup yogurt

3. 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste

4. 1/2 teaspoon green chili paste

5. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

6. Salt, to taste

7. 1 teaspoon oil

8. 1 teaspoon eno fruit salt or baking soda

For Tempering:

1. 2 tablespoons oil

2. 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

3. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

4. 1 green chili, slit

5. A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

6. Curry leaves

 

For Garnish:

1. Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

2. Grated coconut (optional)

 Instructions:

Making Dhokla Batter:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, yogurt, ginger paste, green chili paste, turmeric powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of oil.

2. Mix the ingredients well to form a smooth batter. Add a little water if needed to achieve the pouring consistency.

3. Grease a dhokla steamer plate or a shallow dish with oil.

4. In a small bowl, mix eno fruit salt or baking soda with a little water. Add this to the batter and quickly mix it in one direction.

5. The batter will become frothy. Immediately pour it into the greased plate.

6. Steam the dhokla batter for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

 

Tempering:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan.

2. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds.

3. Add asafoetida (hing), green chili, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.

 

Assembling:

1. Once the dhokla is steamed, let it cool for a few minutes.

2. Cut the dhokla into squares or diamonds.

3. Pour the tempering mixture evenly over the dhokla.

4. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut if desired.

5. Dhokla is ready to be served. You can serve it with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.

Enjoy your homemade dhokla! This light and spongy steamed snack is a popular choice for breakfast or as a tea-time snack in many parts of India.Top of Form