Dhokla
Indian Indian - Street Food and Snacks

Dhokla

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups besan (gram flour)
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-green chili paste
  • • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • • 1 tsp Eno fruit salt
  • • 2 tbsp oil
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • • Salt to taste

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk the besan, sugar, ginger-green chili paste, and salt with 1 cup of warm water into a smooth, lump-free batter and rest for 15 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Add the lemon juice and Eno, fold gently, pour into a greased tray, and steam for 20 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

3
Phase 3

Heat the oil, crackle the mustard seeds and sesame seeds with a splash of water, and pour the tempering over the steamed dhokla.

4
Phase 4

Cut into squares and serve with green chutney.