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Instant dhokla with dhokla premix recipe | instant dhokla | instant live dhokla

Author Nehas Cook Book
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 

For Instant dhokla premix

  • 2 cup rava
  • 1 cup besan - gram flour
  • ½ cup rice flour
  • 2 tbsp salt or as per taste
  • 4 tbsp powder sugar
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp hing

For instant dhokla batter

  • 1.5 cup dhokla premix
  • ½ cup sour curd
  • 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup water or as required
  • 1 tsp eno fruit salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For dhokla tempering

  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 4-5 green chilli chopped
  • Some curry leaves

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups rava (semolina), 1 cup besan (gram flour), ½ cup rice flour, 2 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp turmeric powder, and ½ tsp hing (asafoetida). Mix well.
  • The dhokla premix is ready. Store it in an airtight container.
  • In another mixing bowl, add 1.5 cups dhokla premix, ½ cup sour curd, and 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste. Add 1 cup water and mix to form a batter of medium-thick, ribbon-like pouring consistency. Do not make it too thin.
  • Add 2 tbsp oil and whisk the batter for 3–4 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
  • Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • After resting, add 1 tsp ENO fruit salt and 1 tsp lemon juice. Mix well.
  • Grease a plate with oil, pour the batter into it, and spread evenly into a thin layer. Sprinkle a little red chilli powder on top.
  • In a steamer, add 3–4 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Place the plate in the center, cover with a lid, and steam on medium-high flame for 12–15 minutes.
  • Once done, remove the plate from the steamer and let it cool for 5–10 minutes.
  • Cut the dhokla into pieces.
  • For tempering, heat 4 tbsp oil in a small pan. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 2 tbsp white sesame seeds, 4–5 chopped green chillies, and a few curry leaves. Sauté briefly.
  • Pour this tempering over the dhokla. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and mix gently.
  • Your instant dhokla is ready. Serve hot with chutney.

Notes

  • Rava gives a porous texture to dhokla.
  • Besan and rice flour add flavor to dhokla.
  • Store dhokla premix for up to 6 months in the refrigerator or 1 month at room temperature.
  • The consistency of the dhokla batter should be medium-thick.
  • Do not make the batter too thin; otherwise, the dhokla will turn sticky and won’t rise properly.
  • Steam the dhokla on high flame for 12–15 minutes.