{"id":"recipe_05c5a683ca","slug":"dhokla","title":"Dhokla","description":"A soft, spongy, and savory steamed cake made from gram flour (besan). This traditional Gujarati snack is tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies for a refreshing, light, and healthy treat.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 1/2 cups Gram Flour (Besan)","name":"Flour","quantity":180,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"Besan","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tbsp Semolina (Sooji)","name":"Semolina","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fine","notes":"helps with texture","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup Yogurt","name":"Yogurt","quantity":120,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"plain","notes":"sour yogurt is preferred","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup Water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"adjust for batter consistency","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp Ginger-Green Chili Paste","name":"Green chili","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"paste","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp Sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 tsp Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tbsp Oil","name":"Oil","quantity":14,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"neutral oil for batter","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tsp Fruit Salt (Eno)","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"unflavored Eno","group":"Leavening","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 tbsp Lemon Juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Leavening","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1 tsp Mustard Seeds","name":"Mustard Seeds","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"1 tsp Sesame Seeds","name":"Sesame Seed","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-14","original":"10 Curry Leaves","name":"Curry Leaves","quantity":10,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-15","original":"2 Green Chilies, slit","name":"Green chili","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"slit","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-16","original":"1/4 cup Water for tempering","name":"Water","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"for tempering syrup","group":"Tempering","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gram flour, semolina, salt, sugar, turmeric powder, and ginger-chili paste.","group":"Batter Prep","title":"Whisk together the gram flour, semolina, salt, sugar, turmeric powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the yogurt and 1 tablespoon of oil. Gradually whisk in the water to form a smooth, lump-free batter of pouring consistency. Cover and let the batter rest for 10 minutes.","group":"Batter Prep","title":"Add the yogurt and 1 tablespoon of oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Batter Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Grease a steaming pan or thali with a little oil and prepare your steamer with water. Bring the water to a boil at 100°C (212°F).","group":"Setup","title":"Grease a steaming pan or thali","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Setup"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Just before steaming, add the lemon juice and fruit salt to the batter. A few drops of water on the fruit salt will activate it (it will bubble). Gently but quickly whisk it into the batter until it becomes light and frothy.","group":"Steaming","title":"Just before steaming","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Immediately pour the batter into the greased pan. Place in the steamer and steam on high heat for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.","group":"Steaming","title":"Immediately pour the batter","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"For the tempering: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds. When they crackle, add sesame seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Pour in 1/4 cup water and 1 tsp sugar. Bring to a boil.","group":"Tempering","title":"For the tempering","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Tempering"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Let the dhokla cool slightly, then cut into squares. Pour the hot tempering mixture evenly over the dhokla. Garnish with chopped cilantro and fresh coconut if desired.","group":"Serving","title":"Let the dhokla cool slightly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Ensure the steamer is ready and the water is boiling before adding the fruit salt to the batter for the fluffiest texture. For a more traditional version, you can ferment the batter overnight instead of using fruit salt.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Gujarati"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["steam"],"equipment":["Steamer","Mixing bowl","Tempering pan","Whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","low_fat","high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":16,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximate number of square pieces"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The batter (without fruit salt) can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Steamed dhokla is best fresh but can be reheated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Steam for 2 minutes or microwave with a sprinkle of water to maintain softness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_05c5a683ca%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0844db20-f00b-427a-a76e-c8d53356fdde","imageAlt":"Dhokla — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["dhokla","gujarati","steamed","savory cake","healthy snack","indian breakfast"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Dhokla","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:29:43.432Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:29:43.432Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e97296ffc2","slug":"bhelpuri","title":"Bhelpuri","description":"A classic Mumbai street food snack made with puffed rice, crunchy sev, fresh vegetables, and tangy chutneys. 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