Dhokla Recipe - How to Make Soft and Spongy Dhokla - Full Preparation Step By Step

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.

Add 32 grams of Citric Acid to the bowl.

Add 50 grams of Salt and 10 grams of Turmeric to the mixture.

Add 200 grams of Sugar and half a liter of Water, then mix all the ingredients properly.

Add 1 kilogram of Gram flour (Besan) and mix finely to remove bubbles or lumps.

Add 200 grams of refined oil and some more water to dilute the batter.

Add 50 grams of Baking Soda (Meetha Soda) to make the mixture fluffy.

Pour the mixture into a tray and steam it for 30 minutes.

Prepare sweet and sour water by frying mustard seeds and green chilies in refined oil.

Add 5 liters of water to the fried mixture along with Salt, Sugar, Yellow Chilli Powder, and Citric Acid, then boil.

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