Follow these steps for perfect results
Green Chillies
chopped
Ginger
chopped
Water
Gram flour (besan)
Water
Salt
to taste
Cooking soda
Enos fruit salt
Sugar
Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Sunflower Oil
Lemon juice
Sunflower Oil
Mustard seeds
Cumin (Jeera) seeds
Green Chillies
slit
Curry leaves
Sugar
Salt
Water
Lemon juice
Fresh coconut
grated
Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
finely chopped
Prepare all ingredients.
Grease a 7-inch cake tin or dhokla pan.
Prepare a steamer with water.
Make green chili ginger puree: blend green chilies, ginger, and water.
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.
Whisk well to combine.
Pour batter into the greased pan.
Place the pan in the steamer.
Steam for 10 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
Remove from steamer and let cool completely.
Prepare tadka: heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves.
Add water, lemon juice, sugar, and salt to the tadka.
Stir until sugar dissolves.
Let the tadka cool.
Cut the cooled dhokla into squares or diamonds.
Spoon the tadka over the dhokla.
Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.
Serve with Green Chutney and Adrak Chai.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours. Tempering should be done just before serving.
Arrange the dhokla pieces neatly on a plate, garnished generously with coconut and coriander.
Serve with green chutney and tamarind chutney.
Accompany with a hot cup of masala chai.
Spiced Indian tea complements the snack well.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular snack in Gujarati cuisine, often served during festivals and celebrations.
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