Khaman Dhokla

✍︎ Recipe by: Sejal Joshi | ⏱ Cook Time: 30 Mins

Ingredients

  • 100g Shayona Chickpea Flour (besan)
  • 1½ tablespoons semolina (sooji/raava)
  • ½ teaspoon citric acid crystals (optional)
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon green chilli and ginger paste
  • 1½ teaspoons fruit salt (Eno)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 250ml water

Seasoning:

Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
  • A pinch of chilli powder

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the Shayona Chickpea Flour, semolina, citric acid (if using), sugar, chilli-ginger paste, salt, and water to form a smooth batter. Do not add the fruit salt yet.

  • Grease a small round steaming dish approximately 15cm in diameter.

  • Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter, sprinkle a little water, and gently mix until it starts to foam.

  • Pour half the batter into the prepared steaming dish and steam for 20 minutes until set.

  • To prepare the seasoning, heat the oil in a small pan. Add Shayona Mustard Seeds and allow them to splutter. Then add sesame seeds and chopped green chillies, cooking briefly.

  • Pour the seasoning over the steamed dhokla.

  • Garnish with chopped coriander and a pinch of chilli powder.

  • Cut into squares and serve warm.

Serve

Serve hot and enjoy with some green chutney and fried salted chillies.

Cooking Time

Approximately 35-50 minutes, including preparation and cooking. Cooking time may vary with larger quantities.