Dhokla recipe: A Delicious and Easy-to-Make Gujarati Dish

Dhokla recipe: A Delicious and Easy-to-Make Gujarati Dish

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • For the tempering:
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon curry leaves
    • 1 green chili, chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
    • Salt to taste
  • For the garnish:
    • Chopped coriander leaves
    • Coconut shavings

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the gram flour, water, lemon juice, salt, turmeric powder, and baking soda. Mix well until there are no lumps.
  2. Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  3. While the batter is fermenting, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and cook until they start to pop.
  4. Add the curry leaves, green chili, sugar, and salt and cook for a minute more.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
  6. Once the batter has fermented, grease a steamer basket with oil. Pour the batter into the basket and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the dhokla is cooked through.
  7. Remove the dhokla from the steamer and let it cool slightly.
  8. Pour the tempering over the dhokla and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and coconut shavings.
  9. Serve the dhokla warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful dhokla, you can add chopped vegetables to the batter, such as carrots, peas, or onions.
  • You can also add a pinch of hing (asafoetida) to the batter for a slightly nutty flavor.
  • If you don’t have a steamer, you can steam the dhokla in a pressure cooker. Place a steamer basket inside the pressure cooker and fill the cooker with enough water to come halfway up the sides of the basket. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and steam the dhokla for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Dhokla can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply slice the dhokla and pan-fry it in a little oil until heated through.

Enjoy your homemade dhokla!!

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