Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Kaddu (Pumpkin)

peeled and diced

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 cup

Sooji (Semolina/ Rava)

0.25 cup

Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

1 unit

Salt

1 tsp

Green Chilli

made into paste

1 tsp

Enos fruit salt

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

0.5 tsp

Mustard seeds

0.5 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

1 pinch

Asafoetida (hing)

0.5 tsp

Sesame seeds (Til seeds)

1 sprig

Curry leaves

1 unit

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Heat oil in a skillet and roast diced pumpkin until soft. Cool completely.

Step 2
~3 min

Grind the roasted pumpkin into a smooth puree.

Step 3
~3 min

In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, rava, curd, oil, salt, and green chili paste.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix well and let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

Preheat a steamer with water.

Step 6
~3 min

Grease a plate generously with oil.

Step 7
~3 min

Add eno's fruit salt to the batter and mix gently.

Step 8
~3 min

Pour the batter into the greased plate.

Step 9
~3 min

Steam for 10-12 minutes, or until firm. Check with a knife for doneness.

Step 10
~3 min

Demold and transfer to a serving plate.

Step 11
~3 min

For the tempering, heat oil in a tadka pan.

Key Technique: Tempering
Step 12
~3 min

Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, sesame seeds, and curry leaves. Let them crackle.

Step 13
~3 min

Pour the tempering over the dhokla.

Key Technique: Tempering
Step 14
~3 min

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chili paste according to your spice preference.

Ensure the steamer is preheated before adding the dhokla batter.

Greasing the plate well prevents the dhokla from sticking.

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 prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with Green Chutney

Serve with Masala Chai

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Chutney
Tomato Chutney
Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Gujarat, India

Cultural Significance

Dhokla is a popular snack and breakfast item in Gujarati cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Janmashtami

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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