Khaman Dhokla Recipe
Khaman Dhokla is a type of steamed cake that is made from besan (chickpea flour) and a blend of spices. It is a soft and spongy dish that has a slightly sour and tangy taste, with a hint of sweetness. The cake is usually served with a range of chutneys, such as mint or tamarind, which adds to the flavor. It is a popular snack in Gujarat, and is often enjoyed as a light breakfast or as an evening snack with tea. Enjoy a healthy and delicious snack with our Khaman Dhokla recipe. Made with besan and a blend of spices, this steamed cake is soft, spongy and tangy.
Ingredients
FOR BATTER:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1½ cup Besan / Gram flour
- 3 tbsp suji / rava / semolina
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- 2 pcs green chillies finely chopped
- 1 cup water
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- pinch Asafoetida / hing
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp coriander powder
FOR TEMPERING:
- 3 tsp oil
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- pinch Asafoetida / hing
- ½ tsp mustard seeds / rai
- 2 pcs green chillies slit
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Getting the Batter Ready: In a large mixing bowl, sift the gram flour to avoid any lumps. Add salt, sugar, ginger paste, green chili paste, and turmeric powder to this.
- Batter Consistency: Slowly add water while stirring continuously to make a smooth, lump-free batter. It should have a pouring consistency similar to pancake batter but a bit thicker.
- Finishing Touches: Add lemon juice to the batter and mix well.
Cooking
- Steaming Setup: Begin by preheating your steamer or boiling water in a large vessel fitted with a steam rack.
- Activate the Batter: Just before you're ready to steam, add the fruit salt or Eno to the batter. Stir briskly but gently. You will notice the batter becoming frothy and increasing in volume.
- Steaming the Dhokla: Pour the activated batter into a greased steaming dish or thali. Place this dish inside the steamer or on the steam rack. Steam for approximately 10-12 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Preparing the Tempering: In a separate small pan, heat oil. Once hot, add mustard seeds. As they begin to crackle, introduce cumin seeds, curry leaves, and slit green chilies. Add water and sugar, letting it boil for 2 minutes.
- Pouring the Tempering: Once the Dhokla is steamed and slightly cooled, pour the tempering evenly over it. This imparts a wonderful flavor and keeps the Dhokla moist.
- Serving: After resting for a few minutes, cut the Dhokla into squares. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and grated coconut.
Notes & Tips
- Besan: It is best to take fine gram flour / besan for best results.
- Tempering: For tempering, heat the oil in a pan. Then, add cumin, asafoetida, mustard seeds, green chillis, salt. When the spices start fluttering, add sugar and lemon juice. At the end pour water. Bring it to a boil and pour the syrup on the pieces of Dhokla.
- Asafoetida: If this ingredient is not available at your place, you can completely skip this step.
- Mustard seeds: If mustard seeds are not easily available at your place, you can skip this step. However, mustard seeds give nice crunchy texture to Dhokla recipe.
- Steaming: You can steam Dhokla in a steamer or you can use double boiler over cook top. A double boiler can be made at home using a deep and wide pan with a glass or metal bowl that fits into the pan.
- Ingredients: Find these Ingredients & Equipments at Indian specialty food stores or online stores. For review of some stores, please refer to the Grocery Review Section on our Website.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Khaman Dhokla Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
57
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
122
mg
5
%
Potassium
84
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
4
IU
0
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.02
mg
1
%
Vitamin B3
0.3
mg
2
%
Vitamin B5
0.1
mg
1
%
Vitamin B6
0.05
mg
3
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Vitamin E
0.3
mg
2
%
Vitamin K
2
µg
2
%
Calcium
6
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
17
mg
4
%
Zinc
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.