Khaman Dhokla recipe | Homemade Khaman dhokla | Khaman Dhokla recipe gujarati style
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About Khaman dhokla recipe
Dhokla is one of India’s famous dishes and is considered a favorite among Gujaratis. People often confuse Dhokla and Khaman as the same recipe, but they are distinct. Dhokla is made from rice and lentils, while Khaman is made from besan (gram flour) and spices. Dhokla has a light, airy texture and is commonly enjoyed as a morning snack. It has a mild yet tangy and slightly spicy flavor, complemented with chutneys like coriander chutney, tamarind chutney, or garlic chutney.
Dhokla is typically prepared in three steps. First, a tempering is prepared with oil, and then the dhokla is steamed along with the tempering.
The Dhokla recipe is straightforward and quick to make, making it suitable for school lunches as well. The prepared Dhokla should ideally be soft and spongy.
In traditional Dhokla recipes, minimal oil is used, making it a healthy option for both children and adults. Its light nature makes it a suitable snack for morning and ensures a healthy start to the day. I am going to teach you in very simple way to make this recipe than other.
So, the ready Dhokla recipe is an ideal choice for a soft and spongy snack that can also be enjoyed as a healthy breakfast option.
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Khaman Dhokla recipe ingredients
| For Batter: |
| 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan/Chickpea Flour) |
| 1 tablespoon Semolina (rava/sooji), optional |
| 1 teaspoon crushed Green Chilli-Ginger (or paste) |
| 1½ teaspoons Lemon juice |
| 1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste |
| 1 teaspoon Oil (for greasing) |
| 1/4 cup Curd (plain yogurt) |
| 1 teaspoon Eno Fruit Salt |
| 3/4 cup Water |
| For Tempering: |
| 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds |
| 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (optional) |
| 10-15 Curry Leaves |
| 2 tablespoons Oil |
| 1/3 cup Water |
| 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (til) |
| 2 tablespoons grated Fresh Coconut |
| 4 Green Chillies, slit lengthwise and cut into halves |
| 2 tablespoons chopped Coriander Leaves |
| 1 tablespoon Sugar |
NUTRITION in Khaman Dhokla recipe
- Energy 4%
- Protein 7%
- carbohydrates 4%
- Fiber 10%
- Fat 3%
- Folic acid 13%
- Vitamin c 2%
- Vitamin B3 3%
- Vitamin A 1%
- Vitamin B1 10%
- Magnesium 7%
- Calcium 2%
- Sodium 1%
- Zink 3%
- Potassium 3%
- iron 4%
Khaman Dhokla recipe step by step with pictures
Step 1 :
In a bowl, take 1 cup of chickpea flour (besan). Use a sieve to sift it finely. Then, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to it. After that, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of ginger-green chili paste, and 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida (hing). Gradually add a little water to it, remembering to maintain the consistency of batter, and prepare the batter.
Step 2 :
Now, for the dhoklas, take a steamer. Add 3 to 4 cups of water to it. Once the water is boiling, place the vessel with the chickpea flour batter in the steamer. Cover it with a lid and steam it for around 10-15 minutes. After steaming, insert a toothpick into the khaman dhokla. If it comes out clean, it means the dhokla is ready.
Step 3 :
Now, in a khaman dhokla plate, apply a little oil. After that, place the prepared batter in the plate. Next, steam the batter in the plate for about 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Once done, remove it from the steamer.
Step 4 :
Now, to prepare the tempering (vaghar) for dhokla, take a small pan. In it, add 2 tablespoons of oil and heat it. Once the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 teaspoon of asafoetida (hing), 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds (jeera), 4-5 curry leaves (kadi patta), and 10-15 whole green chilies (march na katka). Also, add 1 teaspoon of sugar (khandsari)Then, add around 1/3 cup of water to it and let it simmer for a while. Please note that this is the tempering mixture that will be poured over the dhoklas later.
Step 5 :
Then, the tempering mixture is poured over the dhoklas. This means that the tempering is spread evenly on top of the dhoklas. After that, sprinkle some fresh coriander leaves on top
Step 6 :
Now, the Khaman Dhoklas are ready to be served. You can see that the Khaman Dhoklas have turned out to be soft and spongy. They are very delicious to eat. You can enjoy them with garlic chutney or coriander chutney.
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