How To Make Khaman Dhokla Recipe at Home?

Dhokla is a vegetarian food item that originates from the Indian state of Gujarat.

Ingredients for Dhokla

2 cups – Chickpea flower/Besan

1 cup – Yoghurt

1 1/2 tsp – Salt

1 tsp – Sugar (optional)

1 tbsp – Coriander (chopped)

1 – Green Chilli (chopped)

1 tsp – Baking soda

1/2 tsp – Oil for greasing

For tempering

1 1/2 tsp – Oil

1 tsp – Mustard seeds

1/4 tsp – Hing / Asafoetida

1 tbsp – Coriander (chopped)

1 tbsp – Coconut (grated)

Method

* In a bowl, add besan and yoghurt and mix well.

* Add water as required until the batter is smooth. Mix well, cover the bowl and keep it aside for 4-5 hours for fermentation.

* After the batter has fermented, add salt, sugar, coriander, green chilli and mix well. If the batter is too thick, water can be added to bring to a smooth consistency.

* Grease a 6 inch square tin with oil and keep aside. Also boil water in a steamer.

* Add the baking soda to the batter, mix gently.

* Pour the batter into the tin and transfer the tin to the steamer. Steam on medium flame for 20 minutes.

* Test the dhokla with a toothpick — if it comes out clean, it is done.

* Cool to room temperature.

* Cut the dhokla, ensuring you cut from the sides of the tin, and place on a plate.

* For the dhokla tempering, add oil in a tadka pan and add mustard seeds once the oil is hot.

* Once they pop, add asafoetida and switch off the flame.

* Pour the tadka on top of the dhokla.

* Garnish with coriander, coconut and cut into squares and serve.