You can make soft and spongy instant dhokla in less than 20 minutes with this simple step-by-step recipe for khaman dhokla. Discover how simple it is to prepare mouthwatering classic khaman at home by following our easy breakfast recipe with step-by-step images.

INGREDIENTS

For Batter:

• 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan/Chickpea Flour)

• 1 tablespoon Semolina (Rava/sooji), optional

• 1½ teaspoons Lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon Eno Fruit Salt

• 1 teaspoon crushed Green Chilli-Ginger

• 3/4 cup Water

• 1/4 cup Curd (yoghurt)

• 1 teaspoon Oil (for greasing)

• 1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste

For Tempering:

• 2 tablespoons Oil

• 10-15 Curry Leaves

• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds

• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

• 1 tablespoon Sugar

• 4 Green Chillies, slit lengthwise and cut into halves

• 2 tablespoons chopped Coriander Leaves

• 2 tablespoons grated Fresh Coconut

• 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)

• 1/3 cup Water

PROCEDURE

1. Fill the bottom of the steamer with around 2-3 cups of water and heat it over medium heat. Before inserting the plates (filled with batter) into the steamer, make sure it has been heated for at least 4-5 minutes. 1 teaspoon oil should be used to grease 2 small plates or thalis (4-5 inch diameter).

2. To make the batter add gram flour, lime juice, semolina, Chilli-Ginger paste, water, salt, curd and mix it ingredients thoroughly. Make sure there are no lumps.

3. After you have mixed all the ingredients into a smooth batter, add the fruit salt and blend it with batter for not more than one minute. You will see the batter size will double.

4. Now add this batter into the plates immediately, filling it up to ½ inch of the plate.

5. Place the plate in a steamer and cook it for about 10-12 minutes on medium flame.

6. After 10 minutes insert a knife or toothpick in Dhokla. If it comes clean the Dhokla is cooked well. If not, cook for not more than 2-4 minutes.

7. After it is cooked well remove the plate from steam and let it cool down. Now cut it into the pieces of your choice.

8. For tempering heat oil in a pan add Mustard seeds and asafoetida. After the mustard seeds start crackling add curry leaves, Cumin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Green Chillies. Sauté for a few seconds and then add water and sugar and boil it for 2 minutes.

9. Now pour it over the Dhokla, garnish it with coriander and grated coconut. Your tasty breakfast is ready!

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