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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How to make khaman dhokla recipe?
Recipe of Khaman Dhokla
Equipment
- Idly Steamer
- Mixing Bowl
- whisker
- Cake Tin or Flat Plate
Ingredients Â
- 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
InstructionsÂ
- Ingredients
- Take the gram flour in a mixing bowl, Make sure you seive with a strainerAdd powdered sugar, citric acid, salt, turmeric powder and a pinch of asofoetida to the flour
- Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon for 1-2 mins, so its evenly mixed
- 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 timeFirst we will add half cup water and mix it well with a whisker.
- Add the next portion of water and whisk it continuously`
- Add some more water and keep whisking continuously
- Once a smooth batter is ready add 2 tbsp of Oil and whisk it again
- Whisk it continuously for 5-6 minutes
- Batter is ready, cover it with a lid and rest it for 30 minutes
- After 30 mins, whisk again for a while
- Now add 1 tsp baking soda and continuously whisk it for 2 mins till the batter gets fluffy
- 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
- Similarly grease a flat steam plate and pouring the remaining batter in it
- 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
- Let keep the tempering ready while the Dhokla is getting steamedTake a Kadhai and heat 1 tbsp of Oil, Once the Oil is hot add mustard seeds, and let it crackle
- Add green chillies and curry leaves
- Now add 1/2 cup of water a pinch of salt and 2 tbsp of Sugar and let it boil
- 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
- 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
- Remove them aside and let it coolOnce its cool, Release them from the sides and turn it into a plate
- Cut them into squares Dhokla has come out very soft and fluffy
- Pour the tempering over the Dhokla pieces and then garnish it with some chopped coriander leaves
- Dhokla is ready to be served with green chutney
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