Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

Water

0.25 cup

Fresh Coconut

grated

0.25 tsp

Turmeric Powder

4 unit

Green Chillies

slit

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 tbsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Lemon Juice

1 inch

Ginger

chopped

6 sprig

Coriander Leaves

finely chopped

1.5 cup

Gram Flour

2 unit

Green Chillies

chopped

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tsp

Sugar

1 tsp

Enos Fruit Salt

2 sprig

Curry Leaves

1 tsp

Cumin Seeds

1 tsp

Mustard Seeds

2 tbsp

Lemon Juice

0.25 tsp

Cooking Soda

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

Step 1
~2 min

Grease a 7-inch cake tin or dhokla pan and set aside.

Step 2
~2 min

Prepare a steamer with water and bring to a boil.

Step 3
~2 min

Make the green chilli ginger mixture: blend green chillies, ginger, and water into a puree.

Step 4
~2 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, lemon juice, oil, and green chilli ginger paste.

Step 5
~2 min

Whisk well until combined.

Step 6
~2 min

Add fruit salt and soda to the batter and whisk quickly. Steam immediately.

Step 7
~2 min

Pour the batter into the greased pan and place in the steamer.

Step 8
~2 min

Cover and steam for 10 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9
~2 min

Remove from steamer and let cool completely.

Step 10
~2 min

Prepare the tadka: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 11
~2 min

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them crackle.

Step 12
~2 min

Add green chillies and curry leaves and stir for a minute.

Step 13
~2 min

Add water, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves.

Step 14
~2 min

Let the tadka cool slightly.

Step 15
~2 min

Cut the cooled dhokla into squares or diamonds.

Step 16
~2 min

Spoon the tadka over the dhokla, allowing it to soak.

Step 17
~2 min

Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve with green chutney and adrak chai.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the steamer is ready before adding the fruit salt to the batter.

Do not over-steam the dhokla, or it will become dry.

Adjust the amount of green chillies according to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be prepared in advance, but add fruit salt just before steaming.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (Spices)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with green chutney, date tamarind chutney, or mint coriander chutney.

Serve with hot adrak chai (ginger tea).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Chutney
Date Tamarind Chutney
Adrak Chai

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Gujarat, India

Cultural Significance

A popular snack and breakfast item in Gujarati cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Janmashtami

Occasion Tags

Snack Time
Breakfast
Tea Time
Party Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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