Dhokla

Dhokla is a nutritious and delicious Gujarati sweet snack made from fermented gram flour batter. It is light and spongy and can be prepared in various forms, such as pan-fried, steamed, or microwaved. Dhokla is served with coriander-mint chutney or spicy chutney and is a popular snack in Indian kitchens.

Ingredient list of Dhokla

Ingredients	Quantity
Gram flour (besan)	1 cup
Semolina (sooji/rava)	1/4 cup
Curd (yogurt)	1/2 cup
Water	1/2 cup
Ginger-green chili paste	1 tablespoon
Lemon juice	1 tablespoon
Salt	to taste
Turmeric powder	1/4 teaspoon
Eno fruit salt	1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds	1/2 teaspoon
Sesame seeds	1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves	a few
Oil	2 tablespoons

 

Dhokla Recipe

prepare content

1 cup gram flour
1/2 cup semolina
1 cup curd
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Eno (Eno)
Salt as per taste
1 tablespoon oil

For tempering

1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
some curry leaves
2-3 green chilies, chopped

Step 1: Make the Mixture
First of all, prepare a thick batter by mixing gram flour, semolina, curd, turmeric powder and salt in a vessel.

Step 2: Release the mixture

Leave the mixture for 15-20 minutes without boiling.

Step 3: Prepare the Dhokla Stand

Take a dhokla stand and grease it well with oil so that the dhokla does not stick to the stand and it becomes easy to remove.

Step 4: Add Eno

Now add Eno to the dissolved mixture and then mix it well.

Step 5: Make Dhokla

Pour the prepared mixture into the dhokla stand and pour some oil on top.

Step 6: Boil and Cool

Boil the dhokla stand and let it cook on medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes till the dhokla is cooked. Remove the Dhokla stand from the fire and let it cool for a while.

Step 7: Season

For tadka, heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.

Step 8: Serve

Pour the tadka over the dhokla, and then cut the dhokla into small pieces. Delicious Dhokla is ready, serve it with green chutney and chilli!

Nutrition Value of Dhokla

Nutrient	Amount per Serving
Calories	120-150 kcal
Protein	5-8 g
Carbohydrates	20-25 g
Dietary Fiber	2-3 g
Fat	2-5 g
Saturated Fat	0-1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	300-500 mg
Potassium	150-200 mg
Sugar	1-3 g

Note: Please note that these values are general estimates and can vary based on the specific ingredients and quantities used in your dhokla recipe. It’s always a good idea to refer to the nutritional information on specific product packaging or calculate based on your recipe for more accurate values.