Dhokla: Rava and Besan Dhokla

Dhokla by Chef: Kokila Shah

Kokila says that she has learnt this authentic instant Gujrati recipe from her beloved mother. This recipe is very handy to serve any visitor at anytime. Today Kokila wants to share this recipe with everyone on our website.

NUTRIENTS YOU GET FROM DHOKLA

Ingredients such as Besan and Semolina, they are rich in protein and carbohydrates which helps to maintain the energy of body. Curd is also a very good source of Vitamin B12 and Calcium. Overall, this is a very healthy recipe.

INGREDIENTS

The ingredients mentioned below Serves 2 people

• 1cup – Rava (Semolina)
• 1 cup – Besan ( Chana flour)
• 1 cup – Buttermilk
• 1/2 cup – Water,
• 1 tbsp – ginger-green chilly paste
• 1 tsp – turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp – oil
• 1/2 tsp – mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp – sesame seeds
• 6-7 – curry leaves
• 1 tbsp – fruit salt
• 1/2 tsp – asafoetida (hing)
• Salt & sugar as per taste
• 1tsp – Garlic paste – optional
• 1-2 whole green chilly – optional
• Coriander for garnish

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT DHOKLA

STEP 1

1. Mix and soak rava and besan in buttermilk in a pot.
2. Adjust the quantity of buttermilk as per your liking of sour taste in dhokla.
3. Pour water as per requirement.
4. Add turmeric powder, ginger-green chilly paste ( as per taste ), garlic paste(optional) and 2 tbsp oil to the mixture.
5. A dash of salt and sugar as per taste.
6. Let the mixture rest for 15 mins.

STEP 2

1. While mixture is resting and getting ready, heat 1.5 cups of water in a pot and grease a plate with oil so that the dhokla come out real nice and soft.
2. After 15 mins add 1 tbsp fruit salt (Green or Blue Sachet of ENO) to the mixture(Batter) of rava and besan.
3. Heat the greased plate in the boiling water for a couple of minutes.
4. Pour well mixed batter in the greased plate.

STEP 3

1. Let it cook for approximately 10-12 mins.
2. Check if the Dhokla is well cooked by inserting a knife in it. The knife should come out clean.
3. Once cooked put the plate at a side and let it cool for 5 mins
4. Then cut them onto square pieces so they are easy to handle

STEP 4

Tempering (Tadka)

1. Take 2 tbsp oil in a tempering pan and roast mustard seeds, sesame seeds and curry leaves.
2. Add asafoetida at the end when everything splutters and you can also add pieces of whole green chilly if you prefer spicy.
3. Pour the tempering on the dhokla.

STEP 5

1. Garnish with coriander.
2. Your Yummy Dhokla is now ready to server

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