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dhokla recipe soft khaman dhokla pieces

Dhokla Recipe

Soft, spongy khaman dhokla with balanced sweet-tangy tempering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dhokla batter
  • 1 cup besan
  • 1 tbsp semolina (rava)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ginger-green chili paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup water (approx.)
  • 1 tsp ENO fruit salt
  • salt to taste
Tempering syrup
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 8 curry leaves
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • pinch of salt

Method
 

Step by step
  1. Grease steaming tray and preheat steamer for 8 minutes.
  2. Whisk besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-chili paste, lemon juice, salt, and water into smooth batter.
  3. Rest batter for 10 minutes to hydrate semolina.
  4. Add ENO just before steaming. Mix gently in one direction for a few seconds.
  5. Pour immediately into tray and steam on medium heat for 14 to 16 minutes.
  6. Check doneness with toothpick; cool for 5 minutes and cut into pieces.
  7. For tempering, heat oil, splutter mustard, then add chili and curry leaves.
  8. Add water, sugar, lemon juice, and salt; bring to brief boil.
  9. Pour evenly over dhokla and rest 10 minutes to absorb.

Notes

Tested draft with expanded details for editorial review before publish.