Khaman Dhokla With Besan Chutney | Soft & Spongy Dhokla Recipe | Besan Dhokla

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.

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup gram flour (besan) to the bowl.

Mix in 250 ml of water and stir until smooth.

Add 3 teaspoons sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the mixture and mix well.

Add chopped green chilies to the batter and mix again.

Prepare a steamer and pour the batter into a greased tray.

Steam for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove the tray from the steamer and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Cut the dhokla into pieces and prepare for tempering.

Heat 1.5 tablespoons olive oil in a small pan for tempering.

Pour the hot oil over the dhokla pieces.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.

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