A dhokla is a spongy savory cake made of gram flour, suji (semolina) or rice powder. Dhokla recipe is a very popular Gujarati dish prepared in almost every household in India. Many variations of dhoklas such as Besan Dhokla, Sooji Dhokla, Chawal Dhokla or Khaman Dhokla. it is prepared by steaming.Dhokla can be served as breakfast, evening snack or even as an appetizer. Garnished with split green chilies, mustard seeds, grated coconut and coriander leaves, this dish can be served with accompanied with green chutney.
Sharing Dhokla recipe prepared using a microwave in 4 minutes.
Ingredients
Gram Flour /Besan 1 cup
Semolina (Sooji) 1 tbsp
Yogurt 1 cup
Ginger Chilli paste 1 tsp(optional)
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 1 tbsp
Fruit salt 1 tsp
Water for making batter
for Tempering (Tadka)
Mustard seeds(black ) 1 tsp
Oil 1/2 tbsp
Green chilies(slit) 1-2
Water 1 cup
Curry Leaves 4-5
Method
Mix the besan, ginger chilli paste, salt, turmeric, sugar and oil and yogurt.Beat till smooth.Add the water and mix well again.Add the fruit salt, stir gently and pour immediately into the greased microwavable dish.cover and cook at HI or Power level 10 for 4 minutes.
Heat the oil for the tempering, add mustard seeds,curry leaves and green chillies. Saute till slightly colored, and add 1 cup water & give a boil.Turn off heat.Unmold & Cut the tempering into desired sized pieces and pour the tempering over.Serve with Green Coconut Chutney.
Desi Swad 