Easy Dhokla Recipe to Make at Home
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Ingredients For the batter 2 cups rice 1 cup chana dal (split chickpeas) 2½ teaspoon chilli, ginger and garlic paste ¾ cup sour curd 2 cup water 1½ teaspoon fruit salt or ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 2½ teaspoon oil Salt, as per taste
For tempering ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon hing (asafoetida) 5 to 6 curry leaves
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Dhokla Recipe Preparation for Dhokla Recipe •
Soak the chana dal and rice in water for at least 8 hours.
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Drain the excess water and grind the rice-dal mix into a smooth paste.
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Add curd to the paste and mix well.
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Make sure that the batter is not too thick or too flowy.
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The consistency of the dhokla batter should be the same as the batter for idli.
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Transfer the dhokla batter into a large bowl and cover it. livingfoodz.com
Dhokla Recipe Preparation for Dhokla Recipe •
Keep the batter in a warm place for at least 10 to 12 hours to allow it to ferment.
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To the fermented batter, add chilli-garlic-ginger paste, fruit salt or baking soda, and salt.
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Mix the dhokla batter thoroughly. Remember to mix in one direction only.
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Add some oil to it and mix again for about a minute or until you notice bubbles on the surface.
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Dhokla Recipe Method for Dhokla Recipe Prepare the dhokla recipe using a steamer or microwave.
In a steamer
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Dhokla Recipe Method for Dhokla Recipe •
Grease the steamer moulds with some oil and pour the dhokla batter carefully. Fill the moulds to half of their capacity.
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Pour some water at the bottom of the steamer and place the moulds inside.
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Cook over a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes. To check if your dhokla is ready, poke the centre with a toothpick or knife. If it comes out clean, your dhokla is ready.
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Allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Dhokla Recipe Method for Dhokla Recipe In a microwave • Take a microwave-safe mold or pan and grease it with oil. • Pour the batter into this and place it in the microwave for about 5 to 10 minutes. • Use the toothpick/knife trick to check if the dhokla is ready. If it isn't cooked, place it in the microwave again for 30 seconds to one minute. • Allow the dhokla to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Dhokla Recipe Method for Dhokla Recipe For the tempering •
Heat oil in a tempering pan and add mustard seeds, hing (asafoetida), cumin and curry leaves.
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Once the ingredients start to splutter, add white sesame seeds.
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Saute the ingredients a little and pour it over the dhokla.
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Cut the dhokla into bite-sized squares and serve!
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