Dhokla Recipe

Dhokla Recipe

Dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack that is made with gram flour, yogurt, and spices. It is a light and fluffy snack that is perfect for any time of day. Dhokla is traditionally steamed, but it can also be baked. It is often served with a sweet and spicy chutney.

Ingredients

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon green chili paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• Oil for greasing

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, yogurt, ginger paste, green chili paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add the water and whisk until the batter is smooth.
3. Grease a steamer with oil and line it with greaseproof paper.
4. Pour the batter into the steamer and steam for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let the Dhokla cool completely before cutting it into squares.
6. To serve, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the curry leaves and green chilies and fry for a few seconds.
7. Pour the tempering over the Dhokla and serve hot with chutney.
8. Tips:
9. For a softer Dhokla, add a little more water to the batter.
10. You can use any type of yogurt you like.
11. If you don't have a steamer, you can cook the Dhokla in a pressure cooker. Just add 1 cup of water to the pressure cooker and steam the Dhokla for 10 minutes on high pressure.
12. You can serve Dhokla with any type of chutney you like. Some popular chutneys are mint chutney, tamarind chutney, and garlic chutney.