Dhokla is a traditional Indian savory snack originating from the state of Gujarat in Western India. It is a soft, fluffy, and spongy snack made primarily from fermented rice and chickpea flour, known as besan. Dhokla is popular not only in Gujarat but also across India and is enjoyed as a breakfast item, a snack, or even as a light meal.
The preparation of dhokla involves a fermentation process, which gives it its characteristic spongy texture and slightly tangy flavor. Here are the recipes of Dhokla:
Fluffy White Dhokla
(Recipe by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor)
Ingredients:
3 cups Rice (Soaked)
1 cup Urad Dal (Soaked)
2 tsp Asafetida
1 tsp Sugar
Water, as needed
1 inch Ginger
4-5 Green Chilies
Salt, to taste
2 tbsp Yogurt
½ tsp Eno
1 tsp Crushed Black Pepper
1 tsp Red Chili Powder
1 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
Method:
Grind soaked rice, urad dal, asafetida, sugar, and water into a smooth batter.
Ferment the batter overnight.
Coarsely grind ginger and green chilies and add to the batter.
Mix in salt and yogurt.
Add Eno and mix well.
Steam the batter for 15-20 minutes.
Garnish with crushed black pepper, red chili powder, and chopped coriander.
Cool, cut into pieces, and serve.
Nylon Dhokla
(Recipe by Chef Harpal Singh)
Ingredients:
250 ml Water
1 Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Sugar
Salt, to taste
1 inch Ginger
5-6 Green Chilies
2 ¼ cup Gram Flour
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Eno
Pinch of Citric Acid
1 ½ tbsp Oil
For Sugar Syrup:
¼ cup Water
2 tbsp Sugar
For Tadka:
1 ½ tbsp Oil
1 tsp Asafoetida
4-5 Green Chilies
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
Sprig of Curry Leaves
Method:
Mix water, lemon juice, sugar, and salt.
Grind ginger and green chilies and add to the mixture.
Gradually add gram flour to make a smooth batter.
Mix in turmeric powder, Eno, and citric acid.
Steam the batter for 15-20 minutes.
Prepare sugar syrup and pour over the dhokla.
Prepare tadka and pour over the dhokla.
Cut into pieces and serve.
Grilled Dhokla Sandwich
(Recipe by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor)
Ingredients:
4 cups Readymade Dhokla Batter
Salt, to taste
Crushed Black Peppercorns
Crushed Corn Kernels
Finely Chopped Mixed Capsicum
Grated Cottage Cheese
Crushed Green Chilies
Chaat Masala
Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves
Green Chutney
Ghee
Mustard Seeds
White Sesame Seeds
Method:
Prepare dhokla and cut into roundels.
Mix corn, capsicum, cottage cheese, chilies, masala, and coriander for stuffing.
Spread chutney on roundels, add stuffing, and cover with another roundel.
Grill with ghee and tadka.
Serve hot.
Dhokla Pizza
(Recipe by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor)
Ingredients:
3 cups Dhokla Batter
Pizza Sauce
Salt
Olive Oil
Green Capsicum
Sweet Corn Kernels
Red Chili Flakes
Dried Oregano
Black Olives
Mozzarella Cheese
Method:
Prepare dhokla and cut into roundels.
Spread sauce, toppings, and cheese on roundels.
Grill until cheese melts.
Serve hot.
Cabbage Dhokla
(Recipe by Chef Tarla Dalal)
Ingredients:
Besan
Finely Chopped Cabbage
Curds
Chilli Powder
Asafoetida
Coriander-Cumin Seeds Powder
Turmeric Powder
Fruit Salt
Oil
Mustard Seeds
Curry Leaves
Sesame Seeds
Chopped Coriander
Method:
Prepare batter and steam.
Temper and garnish.
Serve hot.
Enjoy your culinary adventure with these delightful dhokla recipes!