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Dohoi

Cultural Context

Dohoi is a traditional Sri Lankan dessert, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions. It showcases the use of local ingredients like rice flour and coconut, reflecting the island's agricultural heritage. This dish is typically served warm and is cherished for its sweet, comforting flavor, with variations found across different regions. In modern times, Dohoi has gained popularity beyond Sri Lanka, often featured in global culinary events celebrating Sri Lankan cuisine.

Sri LankanLKmain
50 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups rice flour
1 cup black gram flour
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons coconut oil
to taste paci (curry leaves, dried chilies, sliced onions)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is often less expensive.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: plastic wrap

Parchment paper is a good substitute for steaming.

cardamom

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Cinnamon adds warmth, while vanilla is often less costly.

1

Prepare the batter by soaking black gram seeds for at least 6 hours before cooking.

2

Grind the soaked black gram seeds with rice flour, salt, and fenugreek seeds to a smooth mixture.

3

Mix the ground mixture with coconut milk to achieve a smooth flow.

4

Add paci just before cooking to enhance aroma and texture.

5

Heat a pan on a wooden stove and smear with coconut oil.

6

Pour the batter mixture onto the pan, spreading it in a rounded fashion.

7

Cook until the edges crisp and each side reaches a light golden brown color.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsteaming

Equipment Needed

panmixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

DohiyayaDohiya

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