Learn How to Make Delicious Recipe of Khaman Dhokla Easily.

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Hey there, foodies! Today, I am sharing with you all my recipe of Khaman Dhokla – a traditional Gujarati dish that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This savory steamed cake made from gram flour and spices is soft, fluffy and spongy, making it an absolute delight to eat. With my easy-to-follow recipe, you can make this delicious dish in no time and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. So, let’s get started and learn how to make this mouth-watering Khaman Dhokla.

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Recipe of Khaman Dhokla is an Indian flatbread made from fermented lentils and rice flour. It’s delicious and easy to make at home. I have few Gujrati friends and the first time I had Khaman Dhokla was when I went to my friends place, her Mom had prepared it specially for me and it was really so tasty with the spicy green chutney and fried green chillies that was served along with the Dhokla.

There are two types of Dhokla, one is white dhokla and one is the yellow dhokla which is called as Khaman Dhokla. Dhokla is like a staple food for Gujratis, It can be eaten as a Breakfast recipe, side dish or a Indian snack it is also famous in Mumbai streets.

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recipe of khaman dhokla in a plate

Recipe of Khaman Dhokla

Kavya Cherakulam
Its a steam cake made with gram flour and the most important part is the tempering and then finally garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves. There are variation in making the Dhokla, so some make using baking soda and baking powder, some add curd or buttermilk, some use Eno while making the Dhokla so there are many variations to it. Traditionally Dhokla's batter is made with soaked rice or chana dal and then fermented with butter milk but now people make instant dhokla by using Baking powder, ENO etc.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, tea time snacks
Cuisine Gujarati, Gujrati
Servings 4 people
Calories 108 kcal

Equipment

  • Idly Steamer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisker
  • Cake Tin or Flat Plate

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Gram Flour (Besan)
  • 5 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Citric Acid Instead you may use Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • a pinch of asofoetida
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • Chopped Coriander Leaves

Tempering

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 4-5 Nos Green Chillies slit in two
  • Curry Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Ingredients
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Take the gram flour in a mixing bowl, Make sure you seive with a strainer
    Add powdered sugar, citric acid, salt, turmeric powder and a pinch of asofoetida to the flour
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon for 1-2 mins, so its evenly mixed
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Add little water, In all we would need 1.5 cups of water for 2 cups of gram flour but we need to add them in portions and not at a time
    First we will add half cup water and mix it well with a whisker.
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Add the next portion of water and whisk it continuously`
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Add some more water and keep whisking continuously
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Once a smooth batter is ready add 2 tbsp of Oil and whisk it again
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Whisk it continuously for 5-6 minutes
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Batter is ready, cover it with a lid and rest it for 30 minutes
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • After 30 mins, whisk again for a while
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Now add 1 tsp baking soda and continuously whisk it for 2 mins till the batter gets fluffy
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Now grease a flat plate or a cake tin and immediately pour the batter into it, fill only 3/4 part of the cake tin
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Similarly grease a flat steam plate and pouring the remaining batter in it
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Add some water in a Idly steamer and keep it on high flame and place a stand inside the Steamer to place the cake tin
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Let keep the tempering ready while the Dhokla is getting steamed
    Take a Kadhai and heat 1 tbsp of Oil, Once the Oil is hot add mustard seeds, and let it crackle
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Add green chillies and curry leaves
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Now add 1/2 cup of water a pinch of salt and 2 tbsp of Sugar and let it boil
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Turn off the heat and let it cool completely, Please note we cannot pour hot tempering over the dhokla it has to be luke warm
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • After 30 mins, Check the Dhokla, use a knife or skewer stick to check if its cooked well.
    If the stick or knife comes out clean its cooked well
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Remove them aside and let it cool
    Once its cool, Release them from the sides and turn it into a plate
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Cut them into squares
    Dhokla has come out very soft and fluffy
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Pour the tempering over the Dhokla pieces and then garnish it with some chopped coriander leaves
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes
  • Dhokla is ready to be served with green chutney
    Instruction for Khaman Dhokla Recipe from FamousDishes

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Notes

Whisking is very important to get the softness and perfect Dhokla
Instead of Citric Acid use Lemon Juice
Mix the batter immediately after adding baking soda for a minute and them directly pour it in the grease Plate or Cake tin, do not let is rest
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