Steamed Dhokla
Ready to delight your taste buds, Steamed Dhokla is a quintessential Gujarati snack that's both light and flavorful, perfect for any time of day or occasion. Made with gram flour (besan) and yogurt, this fluffy steamed dish is elevated with a blend of turmeric, ginger, and green chili for a gentle spice kick. The secret ingredient, ENO fruit salt, ensures an airy texture, while an aromatic tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and lemon juice adds a burst of tangy and savory goodness. Finished with a garnish of fresh coriander and grated coconut, this dhokla recipe is a must-try for fans of authentic Indian cuisine. Quick to prepare and steam, it’s a wholesome, protein-packed snack that pairs beautifully with chutneys or tea. Perfect keywords: steamed dhokla recipe, Gujarati snack, healthy Indian recipes, besan recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups gram flour (besan)
- 1 cup yogurt
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ENO fruit salt
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 finely chopped green chili
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 10 leaves curry leaves
- 2 sliced green chilies
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon grated coconut
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour, yogurt, water, sugar, turmeric powder, ginger paste, finely chopped green chili, and salt to form a smooth batter. Ensure there are no lumps.
Allow the batter to rest for 10-15 minutes to help it ferment slightly.
Prepare a steaming setup by bringing water to a boil in a large pot. Grease a round steaming tray or plate which fits inside the pot.
Just before steaming, add ENO fruit salt to the batter and mix gently. You should see the batter become light and frothy.
Pour the batter immediately into the greased steaming tray and place it into the steamer. Cover with a lid and steam for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
Remove the dhokla from the steamer and allow it to cool slightly before cutting it into pieces.
For the tempering, heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to crackle before adding curry leaves and sliced green chilies.
Add water, sugar, and lemon juice to the tempering and allow it to heat through. Pour this tempering evenly over the cut dhokla pieces.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 548 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.1 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.3 g | ||
| Protein | 51.0 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2200 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
