Dhokla | How to Make Soft and Spongy Dhokla | Dhokla Recipe | Snacks Recipes | khaman dhokla

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while buttermilk is more budget-friendly.

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is healthier, while all-purpose flour can be a cheaper substitute.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: black mustard seeds

💰Cheaper: sesame seeds

Black mustard seeds are healthier, while sesame seeds can be more affordable.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Bay leaves provide flavor, while dried basil is a more accessible option.

Take a bowl and add 1.5 cups of water.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder and salt to taste.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and mix well until everything is dissolved and a layer forms on top.

Grease the steaming tray with oil to prevent sticking.

Heat water in the steamer and prepare the batter.

Add 2 cups of besan to the mixture and mix well.

Add 0.5 cup of oil and mix until smooth, ensuring to mix in one direction.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix until the batter becomes shiny and white.

Pour the batter into the greased tray and place it in the steamer.

Steam the batter until cooked through, checking doneness with a toothpick.

Remove the dhokla from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes before cutting.

Cut the dhokla into pieces and garnish with chopped green chili and mustard seeds tempered in oil.

Prepare a syrup with water and sugar, and pour it over the cut dhokla before serving.

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