Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

2 tbsp

Red Chilli sauce

1 tsp

Enos fruit salt

1 cup

Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)

crumbled

1 inch

Ginger

chopped

1 pinch

Salt

1 unit

Yellow Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

chopped

1 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

1 unit

Red Bell pepper (Capsicum)

chopped

0.5 cup

Green Chutney (Coriander & Mint)

0.5 cup

Gram flour (besan)

1 tsp

Mustard seeds

1 unit

Green bell peppers

chopped

1 unit

Green Chilli

chopped

1 sprig

Curry leaves

1 cup

Poha (Flattened rice)

ground to powder

0.5 cup

Sooji (Semolina/ Rava)

1 pinch

Asafoetida (hing)

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare a steamer filled with water and grease the dhokla plates.

Step 2
~3 min

Grind the poha to a smooth powder.

Step 3
~3 min

Grind green chillies, ginger and cumin seeds to a coarse paste.

Step 4
~3 min

Combine semolina, powdered poha, besan, salt, Enos fruit salt, and the paste in a bowl.

Step 5
~3 min

Add yogurt and water to form a thick batter.

Step 6
~3 min

Rest the batter for 15 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Pour the dhokla batter into the greased dhokla plates.

Step 8
~3 min

Preheat the steamer and steam the dhokla batter for 10 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.

Step 9
~3 min

Remove the Dhokla from the steamer and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Heat oil in a pan, add bell peppers, and saute for 10 minutes until softened.

Step 11
~3 min

Add crumbled paneer and saute until cooked.

Step 12
~3 min

Add mint and coriander chutney, red chili garlic sauce, and salt to taste.

Step 13
~3 min

Stir well until the mixture is evenly coated with the masala and set aside to cool.

Step 14
~3 min

Cut the dhokla to triangles or rectangular shapes.

Step 15
~3 min

Heat a grilling pan, drizzle some oil, and place the dhokla to get grill marks.

Step 16
~3 min

Flip the dhokla pieces and grill the other side.

Step 17
~3 min

Take two grilled pieces of dhokla and stuff them with the paneer and capsicum filling.

Step 18
~3 min

Heat oil in a pan; add mustard seeds, cumin seed, hing, and curry leaves and allow it to crackle.

Step 19
~3 min

Pour the seasoning over the dhokla and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the dhokla batter is not too thin for best results.

Adjust the spice level according to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The dhokla can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with chutney and a beverage.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Masala Chai
Fruit Bowl

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Gujarat, India

Cultural Significance

Dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Evening Snack
Party Appetizer

Popularity Score

70/100

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