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Khaman Dhokla

Sep-11-2016
Amrita Iyer
15 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
7 People
Serves
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ABOUT Khaman Dhokla RECIPE

I am presenting a delicious instant Dhokla which is easy to prepare and has one of the spongiest textures possible!Just like how it is available in snack outlets!There is a simple funda here – we use 2 ingredients which are baking powder and baking soda.We add lemon juice or an equivalent and both react to form a lovely spongy texture!

Recipe Tags

  • Veg
  • Easy
  • Everyday
  • Gujarat
  • Snacks
  • Low Fat

Ingredients Serving: 7

  1. For the Dhokla :
  2. 1 1/2 cups gram flour/garbanzo bean flour/besan
  3. 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
  4. 1 tsp Baking powder
  5. 1/2 tsp baking soda
  6. 1 tbsp oil
  7. Water as required
  8. 1 tbsp lemon juice/2 tsp Citric Acid
  9. For the tempering :
  10. 1 tsp mustard seeds
  11. 6 – 7 Curry Leaves
  12. 1 tbsp Coriander leaves – finely chopped
  13. 1/2 cup water
  14. 2 tbsp Sugar
  15. 1 tsp Salt
  16. 1 tbsp oil
  17. 2 – 3 Green Chillies - slit

Instructions

  1. Make the Dhokla Batter : Sift the gram flour into a bowl and add salt and lemon juice/citric acid.Add water 2 tbsp at a time and mix well to make a thick and pouring batter.Keep it covered for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the tempering : Heat 1 tbsp Oil and add mustard seeds.When they splutter add the curry leaves and green chillies and fry till they change colour and chillies are fried to a light green.
  3. Pour over the water and add salt and sugar.Bring to a boil over high heat till liquid is reduced and it turns a little thick.Add the coriander leaves and keep aside till required.
  4. Steam the batter : Prepare a steamer and place it on high heat.Grease a cake pan or pressure cooker separator with Oil.Stir the prepared batter well and if it has become thicker then add 1 – 2 tbsp water to thin it out.
  5. Add the baking powder and baking soda and beat well of 2 – 3 minutes.Pour into the pan and place inside the heated steamer.Close lid and steam for 25 – 30 minutes till a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  6. Take out from the pan onto a plate after 10 minutes very carefully so as not to break it.
  7. Assembling the Dhokla : Prick all over the Dhokla with a toothpick.Drizzle the prepared tempering over and you will see that it is absorbed into it.Let it stand for 10 – 15 minutes and cut into squares or as you like!
  8. Serve as a breakfast option or with tea!

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kavita saxena
Apr-05-2020
kavita saxena   Apr-05-2020

Sanjeeda Rehan khan
Nov-23-2018
Sanjeeda Rehan khan   Nov-23-2018

Can I skip sugar?? I don't like sweet...

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