Dhokla Recipe

Soft & Spongy Gujarati Dhokla Recipe

Ingredients

For batter:

1 cup gram flour (besan)

½ cup curd (yogurt)

½ cup water (as needed)

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp sugar

¾ tsp salt

1 tsp Eno fruit salt (or ¾ tsp baking soda)

For tempering:

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp sesame seeds

8–10 curry leaves

2 green chilies (slit)

½ cup water

1 tsp sugar

For garnish:

Fresh coriander leaves

Grated coconut (optional)

Method

Prepare batter:

In a bowl, mix besan, curd, water, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Whisk to a smooth, lump-free batter. Rest for 10 minutes.

Steam:

Grease a steaming plate. Just before steaming, add Eno to the batter and mix gently. Pour immediately into the plate.

Steam for 12–15 minutes on medium heat. Check with a toothpick.

Prepare tempering:

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.

Add water and sugar, boil for 1 minute, then turn off heat.

Assemble:

Pour the tempering evenly over the steamed dhokla.

Garnish & serve:

Garnish with coriander and coconut. Cut into pieces and serve with green chutney.

Tips

Don’t overmix after adding Eno.

Steam immediately for fluffy dhokla.

You can use a pressure cooker without a whistle.

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