Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)

soaked

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 unit

Carrot (Gajjar)

grated

2 tbsp

Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

1 inch

Ginger

chopped

2 tbsp

Sweet corn

3 tbsp

Britannia Cheezza

grated

1 cup

White Urad Dal (Whole)

soaked

1 cup

Rice

soaked

3 unit

Green Chillies

chopped

0.25 cup

Mint Leaves (Pudina)

3 unit

Onions

thinly sliced

0.5 cup

Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

2 unit

Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

thinly sliced

2 unit

Black olives

sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Soak rice, urad dal, and chana dal together for 5-6 hours.

Step 2
~3 min

Grind the soaked ingredients with curd, green chili, ginger, and salt into a smooth batter.

Step 3
~3 min

Ferment the batter for 8 hours to overnight.

Step 4
~3 min

Add grated carrots, green chilies, and mint leaves to the fermented batter and mix well.

Step 5
~3 min

Prepare a dhokla steamer with water.

Step 6
~3 min

Spoon the batter into greased dhokla plates and steam for 10 minutes on high heat.

Step 7
~3 min

While dhokla steams, sauté sliced onions and capsicum in a pan until caramelized.

Step 8
~3 min

Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Check dhokla for doneness with a knife.

Step 10
~3 min

Cool the dhokla for 5-10 minutes and place it on a baking tray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~3 min

Smear the dhokla with tomato basil sauce.

Step 12
~3 min

Top with sautéed onions and capsicum, sweet corn, and black olives.

Step 13
~3 min

Sprinkle grated cheese over the toppings.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese melts.

Step 15
~3 min

Remove, slice, and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of green chilies.

Experiment with different vegetable toppings.

Use different types of cheese for varied flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dhokla batter 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 as an appetizer.

Serve with a side of mint chutney.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Veg Noodle Pakora
Macaroni Chaat

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.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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