Dhokla Recipe - Ingredients, Step-by-Step Guide & Nutrition info

Dhokla

A popular Indian steamed snack made from fermented rice and chickpea flour.

Ingredients (4 servings)

Ingredient: Rice Flour
Quantity: 1 cup

Ingredient: Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Quantity: 1/2 cup

Ingredient: Yogurt
Quantity: 1/2 cup

Ingredient: Turmeric Powder
Quantity: 1/2 tsp

Ingredient: Ginger Paste
Quantity: 1 tsp

Ingredient: Green Chili Paste
Quantity: 1 tsp

Ingredient: Lemon Juice
Quantity: 1 tsp

Ingredient: Eno Fruit Salt
Quantity: 1 tsp

Ingredient: Water
Quantity: 1/2 cup

Ingredient: Sugar
Quantity: 1 tsp

Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: to taste

Ingredient: Oil
Quantity: 1 tbsp

Ingredient: Mustard Seeds
Quantity: 1 tsp

Ingredient: Curry Leaves
Quantity: few

Ingredient: Fresh Coriander Leaves (Cilantro)
Quantity: for garnish

Ingredient: Grated Coconut
Quantity: for garnish

Nutrition / 100 g

Calories: 170 kcal
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, add rice flour, chickpea flour, yogurt, turmeric powder, ginger paste, green chili paste, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Mix well to make a smooth batter.

Add water gradually to the batter while continuously whisking to make a thick but pourable consistency.

Cover the batter and let it ferment for at least 4-5 hours or overnight.

After fermentation, add eno fruit salt to the batter and mix well. The batter will become frothy.

Grease a round or square baking dish with oil and keep it ready.

Pour the batter into the greased dish and spread it evenly.

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

Once steamed, let the dhokla cool down for a few minutes.

Cut the cooked dhokla into desired shapes, either squares or diamonds.

For tempering, heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to crackle.

Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.

Pour this tempering over the cut dhokla pieces.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and grated coconut.

Serve the dhokla warm with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.

Dhokla

A popular Indian steamed snack made from fermented rice and chickpea flour.

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