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Instant Dhokla recipe

Homemade Soft and spongy Dhokla recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 15 pieces
Author: Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Besan | Gram flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chili paste
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Eno salt
  • Oil 1 tbsp + 2 tsp
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 4 chopped green chili
  • Few curry leaves
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 2 tsp Coconut
  • Coriander leaves few

Instructions

  • In a wide bowl add 1 cup besan | gram flour, salt, sugar, 1 tsp green chili paste, and turmeric powder.
  • Add 1 cup water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp oil.
  • Mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter.
  • Now add in 1 tsp eno salt. Ensure you are using fresh Eno salt, not a very old one.
  • If the batter fluffs up after it is mixed then it is perfect.
  • Mix well nicely. After adding eno salt, do not let the batter sit for a minute.
  • Transfer to a greased plate.
  • Steam for 12 mins. I kept in my pressure cooker and steamed it without putting the cooker weight.
  • Add 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
  • Add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 4 chopped green chili, and few curry leaves.
  • Let it splutter.
  • Simmer the flame and add ¼ cup water.
  • Let this boil for 5 minutes
  • Prick in the centre with a toothpick to check it is cooked or not. If it comes out clean then it is done.
  • Gently take out from the sides.
  • Place it upside down.
  • Cut them into squares.
  • Pour the tadka mixture on this and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle 2 tsp coconut and few coriander leaves

Video

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Notes

  1. Always ensure that the eno salt is active and not very old if it won’t fluff up. 2. Do not steam too long, else dhokla will turn hard.