Who doesn’t love the Gujarati snack that is soft & fluffy with a tangy flavor mixed with a mild sweetness. This is an easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any time of the day, be it for breakfast, lunch or an evening snack.
It is perfect with a little mint chutney to dip in or tomato ketchup if that is what you prefer. Try this out and let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Khaman Dhokla
Are you looking for a delicious, instant snack that you can make at home? Try out our easy recipe to make Gujarati Kaman Dhokla.
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker for Steaming
Ingredients
- 2 cups Gram Flour
- 1 cup Yogurt (nicely beaten)
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Green Chillies + Ginger Paste (Take equal amount of Green chilli and Ginger and make it into a paste)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Oil
For Tempering
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
For Garnish
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- ½ cup Grated Coconut
Instructions
For Batter Fermentation
- Take the Gram Flour (Besan) in a bowl and add the Yogurt and warm water and mix well.
- Add slowly while continuously mixing to avoid the formation of lumps.
- Add Salt and whisk well
- Keep the bowl aside for about 4 hours for fermentation.
After Fermentation
- After the fermentation of the batter, Add Turmeric powder and the Green Chilli + Ginger Paste and Mix well.
- Add Lemon Juice + Baking Soda + 1 tsp of Oil into a separate bowl and mix well.
- Add this to the Batter and whisk well for a a minute.
- Take about 1 litre of Water into a Pressure Cooker and heat it.
- Take a flat plate or pan and grease it well with a little oil.
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased pan and place it in the Steamer.
- Cover the Cooker with a lid (without the whistle or the gasket) and steam for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan and let it cool for a few minutes. Cut into squares and place on a plate.
Tempering
- Heat the Oil for tempering in a small pan.
- Add the Mustard seeds . When the seeds begin to crackle, pour it onto the cut Dhokla pieces.
- Garnish by sprinkling chopped Coriander leaves and grated Coconut.
- Serve with Mint Chutney.
Notes
- Serve hot or cold. Dhokla tastes awesome.
- You can store it in a cold place and have it for a day or two.
- If you need it to be more spicy, throw in a chopped chilli into the oil while tempering.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal
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I always purchase the ready-to-cook Khaman dhokla packet to cook this. This is way easier to make and much cheaper and fresh as well. Thanks… Read more »