Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

Green Chillies

chopped

1 inch

Ginger

chopped

0.25 cup

Water

1.5 cup

Gram flour (besan)

0.5 cup

Water

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

0.25 tsp

Cooking soda

1 tsp

Enos fruit salt

1 tsp

Sugar

0.25 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tsp

Mustard seeds

1 tsp

Cumin (Jeera) seeds

4 unit

Green Chillies

slit

2 sprig

Curry leaves

2 tbsp

Sugar

0.25 tsp

Salt

0.5 cup

Water

2 tbsp

Lemon juice

0.25 cup

Fresh coconut

grated

6 sprig

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

finely chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare all ingredients.

Step 2
~2 min

Grease a 7-inch cake tin or dhokla pan.

Step 3
~2 min

Prepare a steamer with water.

Step 4
~2 min

Make green chili ginger puree: blend green chilies, ginger, and water.

Step 5
~2 min

In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, water, salt, cooking soda, Enos fruit salt, sugar, turmeric powder, sunflower oil, lemon juice, and the chili-ginger paste.

Step 6
~2 min

Whisk well to combine.

Step 7
~2 min

Pour batter into the greased pan.

Step 8
~2 min

Place the pan in the steamer.

Step 9
~2 min

Steam for 10 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean.

Step 10
~2 min

Remove from steamer and let cool completely.

Step 11
~2 min

Prepare tadka: heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves.

Step 12
~2 min

Add water, lemon juice, sugar, and salt to the tadka.

Step 13
~2 min

Stir until sugar dissolves.

Step 14
~2 min

Let the tadka cool.

Step 15
~2 min

Cut the cooled dhokla into squares or diamonds.

Step 16
~2 min

Spoon the tadka over the dhokla.

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

Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the batter for enhanced flavor.

Ensure the steamer is hot before placing the dhokla batter inside.

Adjust the amount of sugar and green chilies to suit your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours. Tempering should be done just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with green chutney and tamarind chutney.

Accompany with a hot cup of masala chai.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green chutney
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 in Gujarati cuisine, often served during festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Janmashtami

Occasion Tags

Snack time
Tea time
Party appetizer
Festival food

Popularity Score

75/100

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