Follow these steps for perfect results
Salt
to taste
Baking Soda
Water
as required
Green Chillies
finely chopped
Black Eyed Beans (Lobia)
soaked
Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
finely chopped
Coriander Powder (Dhania)
Makki Ka Atta (Yellow Corn Meal Flour)
Garlic
crushed
Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
Add black eyed beans in 3 cups water in a pressure cooker.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt to the pressure cooker.
Cook for 3-4 whistles and let the pressure release naturally.
Crush garlic, coriander, and green chilies together to make a coarse paste using a mortar and pestle.
In a mixing bowl, add baking soda, half of the garlic-chili paste, salt, and maize flour.
Open the pressure cooker and add the remaining garlic-chili paste to the black eyed beans.
Mix well.
Knead the maize flour mixture with water until a soft dough forms.
Shape the dough into small dhoklas, similar to South Indian vadas.
Put the pressure cooker back on the gas and add some water.
Bring the water to a boil.
Add the uncooked dhoklas to the boiling water.
Cover the cooker (do not close the lid) and let it cook on low flame for 40-45 minutes.
Check for doneness by inserting a fork; if it comes out clean, the dhoklas are cooked.
Switch off the gas.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with hot ghee and Kachumber Salad.
Expert advice for the best results
Soaking the black eyed peas overnight will reduce cooking time.
Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.
Ensure the dough is soft for a tender dhokla.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander and a drizzle of ghee.
Serve with Kachumber Salad
Serve with mint chutney
Serve with yogurt
Spiced tea complements the savory dhokla.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional Rajasthani snack often made during festivals or special occasions.
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