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    Dhokla Recipe| Instant Khaman Dhokla Recipe

    Published: Aug 7, 2020 · Modified: Aug 23, 2020 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 28 Comments

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    Dhokla Recipe is a delicious, soft and spongy steamed savoury cake prepared with gram flour and tempered with spices. This Dhokla is ready in 20 minutes and makes a perfect breakfast as well as a teatime snack.

    Dhokla Recipe

    It is a popular Indian vegetarian snack from the Gujarat State. It is prepared by mixing besan flour/chickpea flour/gram flour, along with few spices with water into a smooth batter and steamed. Then it is tempered with oil, mustard seeds, water and sugar.cakeWhich poured onto the prepared cake and allowing it to soak for a few minutes.

    Looking for more snack recipes to try? Check out my Besan Pakora, Cabbage Pakoda, Courgette Fritters 

    Instant Khaman Dhokla Recipe Video

    Shhh Cooking Secretly Challenge

    By now my regular readers would have understood that I came again with another regional recipe for the Facebook group Shhh Cooking Secretly Challenge. This month the theme Steamed Foods which is suggested by my fellow blogger Anu Kollan who blogs at Entethattukada and her recipe for this theme is Vattayappam. My partner for this month Challenge is Shobha Keshwani who blogs at shobhasfoodmazaa and her recipe is bafauri. She gave sugar and green chillies as my secret ingredients and I gave her asafoetida and carom seeds as her secret ingredients.

    DHOKLA RECIPE WITH STEPWISE INSTRUCTIONS:

    Ingredients:

    For making the Dholka batter:

    • Gram flour/chickpea flour/besan – 1cup
    • Sugar-1tbsp
    • Semolina/Rava – 1tbsp
    • Lemon juice – 1tbsp
    • Green chilli-garlic paste -1tsp
    • Turmeric powder – ⅛ tsp
    • Unflavoured fruit salt (ENO) – ¾ tsp
    • Salt -1tsp (as per your taste)
    • Water as required

    For Tadka or Tempering:

    • Oil-1tbsp
    • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
    • Sugar-1tbsp
    • Green chillies -2
    • Asafoetida (HING) a pinch
    • Curry leaves
    • Coriander leaves
    • Water- ½ cup

    Preparation:

    Preparing the batter:

    • In a mixing bowl add besan, sugar and semolina. Mix well.
    • Add water slowly and mix well without any lumps. The batter should be semi-thick not too thin or thick.
    • Add lemon juice and give a quick mix.
    • Cover the batter with a plate and rest it for 10 minutes.
    • In the meanwhile grease a cake tin/deep plate with oil and keep aside.
    • Add water into a deep pan/steamer and place the stand in it.
    • Then cover and bring the water to boil.
    • After 10 minutes, add the green chilli-garlic paste to the batter along with turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
    • Now add the unflavoured fruit salt (ENO) to the batter and add little water on the salt and give a really quick mix everything.
    • Immediately pour the batter into the cake tin and place it in the steamer and cover it.
    • Steam for 20 minutes or until it is cooked.
    • Once 20 minutes is over remove the lid and check by inserting a toothpick.
    • If it toothpick comes clean, remove the tin from the steamer and allow it to cool. Otherwise, cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    • While the dhokla is cooling we will prepare the tadka.

    Preparing the Tadka

    • Heat a small pan with oil, once the oil is hot enough add mustard seeds.
    • When they begin to crackle add curry leaves, slit green chillies and saute for a minute.
    • Add ½ cup of water followed by sugar and stir well.
    • Add coriander leaves and bring the water to boil for 1-2 minutes and turn off the heat.

    Assembling the dhokla

    • Remove the dhokla from the tin on to a plate by gently tapping on the top of the tin.
    • Then cut into small pieces as you like.
    • Gently pour the tadka on to dhokla so that it covers fully.
    • Afterwards, allow it to soak the syrup for a few minutes.
    • Enjoy tasty and soft Khaman Dhokla with mint and tamarind chutney.

    Dhokla Recipe

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    Dhokla Recipe

    DHOKLA RECIPE| INSTANT KHAMAN DHOKLA RECIPE

    Dhokla Recipe is a delicious, soft and spongy steamed savoury cake prepared with gram flour and tempered with spices. This Dhokla is ready in 20 minutes and makes a perfect breakfast as well as a teatime snack.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 12 Pieces
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    For making the Dholka batter:

    • Gramflour/chickpea flour/besan – 1cup
    • Sugar-1tbsp
    • Semolina/Rava – 1tbsp
    • Lemon juice – 1tbsp
    • Green chilli-garlic paste -1tsp
    • Turmeric powder – ⅛ tsp
    • Unflavoured fruit salt ENO – ¾ tsp
    • Salt -1tsp as per your taste
    • Water as required

    For Tadka or Tempering:

    • Oil-1tbsp
    • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
    • Sugar-1tbsp
    • Green chillies -2
    • Asafoetida HING a pinch
    • Curry leaves
    • Coriander leaves
    • Water- ½ cup

    Instructions

    Preparing the batter:

    • In a mixing bowl add besan, sugar and semolina. Mix well.
    • Add water slowly and mix well without any lumps. The batter should be semi-thick not too thin or thick.
    • Add lemon juice and give a quick mix.
    • Cover the batter with a plate and rest it for 10 minutes.
    • In the meanwhile grease a cake tin/deep plate with oil and keep aside.
    • Add water into a deep pan/steamer and place the stand in it.
    • Then cover and bring the water to boil.
    • After 10 minutes, add the green chilli-garlic paste to the batter along with turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
    • Now add the unflavoured fruit salt (ENO) to the batter and add little water on the salt and give a really quick mix everything.
    • Immediately pour the batter into the cake tin and place it in the steamer and cover it.
    • Steam for 20 minutes or until it is cooked.
    • Once 20 minutes is over remove the lid and check by inserting a toothpick.
    • If it toothpick comes clean, remove the tin from the steamer and allow it to cool. Otherwise, cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    • While the dhokla is cooling we will prepare the tadka.

    Preparing the Tadka

    • Heat a small pan with oil, once the oil is hot enough add mustard seeds.
    • When they begin to crackle add curry leaves, slit green chillies and saute for a minute.
    • Add ½ cup of water followed by sugar and stir well.
    • Add coriander leaves and bring the water to boil for 1-2 minutes and turn off the heat.

    Assembling the dhokla

    • Remove the dhokla from the tin on to a plate by gently tapping on the top of the tin.
    • Then cut into small pieces as you like.
    • Gently pour the tadka on to dhokla so that it covers fully.
    • Afterwards, allow it to soak the syrup for a few minutes.
    • Enjoy tasty and soft Khaman Dhokla with mint and tamarind chutney.

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    Comments

    1. priya vj

      August 09, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      Khaman looks so spongy and perfectly made
      Love to have these piping hot with spicy green chutney and masala chai5 stars

      Reply
    2. Swati

      August 11, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      Very nicely made Khaman.. looks so soft and spongy.. nicely written post with detailed step-wise pics, very helpful for the beginners.5 stars

      Reply
    3. The Girl Next Door

      August 11, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      This is one of my most favourite things ever! I absolutely love sweet, sour and spicy khaman. Yours have turned out so perfectly - you have nailed it!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Sujata Roy

      August 12, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      Dhokla looks so soft fluffy and delicious. Loved your well explained recipe. I can imagine the savoury sweet sour mixed taste.5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 14, 2020 at 10:20 pm

        Thank you Sujata.

        Reply
    5. Poonam Bachhav

      August 14, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Khaman dhokla is a flavorful snack and I love it to the core with green chutney and fried chilies. Yours looks so spongy and perfectly done!5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 14, 2020 at 10:19 pm

        Thank you Poonam.

        Reply
    6. Renu

      August 14, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      Dhokla looks very nice and soft Pavani and perfectly well risen. Would love to dig in with some chutney and chai5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 14, 2020 at 10:19 pm

        Thank you Renu.

        Reply
    7. Anu Kollon

      August 14, 2020 at 11:28 pm

      I love these instant dhoklas. Your’s look so soft and spongy. The tadka on it so inviting. Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 14, 2020 at 11:41 pm

        Thank you Anu.

        Reply
    8. Vasusvegkitchen

      August 15, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Instant khaman dhokla looks perfect with its spongy and fluffy texture. Love tadka on dhokla its very inviting, just need have some hot chai with this.5 stars

      Reply
    9. preethicuisine

      August 17, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Instant dhokla looks scrumptious. A fab treat for all dhokla lovers. Love the sweet and sour taste.Perfect guilt free snack.5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 17, 2020 at 4:09 pm

        Thank you Preethi.

        Reply
    10. Archana

      August 19, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      Wow ! Looks awesome. I somehow get scared of trying to make instant khaman but you made it look so very easy n delicious too. Loved the way I has risen in the pan after steaming. Perfectly made.5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 19, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        Thank you Archana

        Reply
    11. Seema Sriram

      August 20, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      The fluffy image of the khamman dokla really caught my eye. I have tried it multiple times, never so fluffy. I will try this recipe as the image is irresistable.5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 20, 2020 at 1:16 pm

        Thank you Seema, try this when you have time.It is really so fluffy and soft. Even I made this for the first time .

        Reply
    12. Priya Satheesh

      August 20, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Amazing.. The fluffy dhokla is super tempting and can’t take my eyes off...Perfect texture !

      Reply
    13. Priya Satheesh

      August 20, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Amazing.. The fluffy dhokla is so inviting and tempting that I can’t take my eyes off...Perfect texture !

      Reply
    14. Priya Satheesh

      August 20, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Amazing.. The fluffy dhokla is so inviting and tempting that I can’t take my eyes off...Feel like having now. Perfect texture !

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 20, 2020 at 1:59 pm

        Thank you so much, Priya.

        Reply
    15. Shobana Vijay

      August 23, 2020 at 11:55 am

      Instant Khaman Dhokla is fluffy and tempting. Its super soft,spongy and its inviting everyone. Pictured are awesome.

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 23, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Thank you Shobana.

        Reply
    16. NARMADHA

      August 23, 2020 at 6:54 pm

      So soft and spongy dhokla and looks so delicious. Thanks for detailed instructions with step by step pictures.5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        August 23, 2020 at 7:54 pm

        Thank you Narmadha.

        Reply
    17. Nisha

      September 10, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      Looks really awesome ,the step by step pics are also very helpful.5 stars

      5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        September 10, 2020 at 5:27 pm

        Thank you Nisha.

        Reply
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