Soft and Perfect Instant Khaman Dhokla - Besan Dhokla | Authentic Gujarati Snack

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is high in protein and fiber.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: plant-based yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Plant-based yogurt offers a dairy-free option.

coconut

🥗Healthier: toasted almonds

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Toasted almonds add crunch without coconut.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey provides natural sweetness.

Combine gram flour, curd, and water in a bowl until smooth.

Add turmeric powder, sugar, and salt to the mixture and mix well.

Add baking powder and Eno to the mixture and let it foam.

Fold the foamed mixture into the batter gently.

Grease a steaming tray or plate with oil.

Pour the batter into the greased tray evenly.

Place the tray in a steamer and cover.

Steam for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly.

Cut the dhokla into squares or diamond shapes.

Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and slit green chilies.

Pour the tempering over the dhokla and garnish with fresh coriander.

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