Recipe

Khaman Dhokla – Instant Spongy Besan Dhokla With Sweet & Spicy Tempering

Prep: 
25 mins
Cook: 
20 mins

Ingredients

Khaman Dhokla Batter:

Besan (gram flour) - 1 ½ cups

Rava / Suji (fine) - 3 Tbsp

Ginger Paste - ½ tsp

Green Chili (finely chopped) - 2 qty

Turmeric - ¼ tsp

Sugar - 1 tsp

Hing - pinch

Salt - ½ tsp

Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp

Oil - 1 Tbsp.

Water - 1 cup

Eno Fruit Salt - ½ tsp

Khaman Dhokla Tempering:

Oil - 3 tsp

Mustard Seeds - ½ tsp

Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp

Sesame Seeds - 1 tsp

Hing - pinch

Curry Leaves - 7-10 qty

Green Chili (slit lengthwise) - 2 qty

Water - ¼ cup

Sugar - 1 tsp

Salt - 1/2 tsp

Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp.

Cilantro - garnish

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan, or simply elevate your snack game, with our Instant Khaman Dhokla recipe. Crafted using the simplest ingredients - besan and rava - our Khaman Dhokla recipe is easy to make, light and fluffy, using Eno fruit salt instead of fermentation. Infused with a tempering of fragrant curry leaves, zesty lemon juice, and fiery green chilis, each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy.

Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make instant Khaman Dhokla. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our dhokla calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our khaman dhokla recipe in hindi.

Wishing you a wonderful Raksha Bandhan celebration!

Instructions

How To Make Khaman Dhokla Batter:

1) In a strainer, add 1 1/2 cup Besan, 3 Tbsp of fine Suji and sift everything together into a mixing bowl.

2) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp ginger paste, 2 finely chopped chilies, 1 tsp sugar, a pinch of hing, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp oil to the bowl.

3) Next, gradually add in 1 cup of water while mixing until you have a smooth batter.

4) Add 1/2 tsp of Eno fruit salt and mix together.

5) Immediately pour the batter into an oiled pan and place in a steamer for about 20 minutes, or until cooked.

PRO TIP: Use a toothpick to see if it is cooked through.

6) Once cooked, remove from the steamer and cut into squares.

PRO TIP: For a cleaner cut, use a plastic knife!

How To Make Dhokla Tempering:

1) In a pan, add 3 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, a pinch of hing, 7-10 curry leaves, and 2 split green chilies. Fry for 1-2 minutes.

2) Next, add 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Mix together and make sure that the sugar dissolves.

3) Pour the tempering over the cut Dhokla, and garnish with cilantro.

4) Enjoy!

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan, or simply elevate your snack game, with our Instant Khaman Dhokla recipe. Crafted using the simplest ingredients - besan and rava - our Khaman Dhokla recipe is easy to make, light and fluffy, using Eno fruit salt instead of fermentation. Infused with a tempering of fragrant curry leaves, zesty lemon juice, and fiery green chilis, each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy.

Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make instant Khaman Dhokla. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our dhokla calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our khaman dhokla recipe in hindi.

Wishing you a wonderful Raksha Bandhan celebration!

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