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Khaman Dhokla or Khaman or Dhokla as it is called is a Gujarati flavor recipe prepared mainly from Gram Flour (Besan). It can be prepared in different ways. It can be salty or sweet in taste. To prepare sweet and tangy Khaman Dhokla, we need to add just few extra ingredients. Here I have prepared the salty one where I have used very few ingredients which take less time than usual. I have skipped Asafoetida, Ginger Garlic paste, Green Chilli, etc. If you wish, you can add these ingredients also. The taste is similar in both the cases. I will be sharing the recipe with these ingredients later on. There are various Dhokla recipes such as Moong Dal Dhokla, Rava Dhokla recipe, Salty Khaman Dhokla recipe, Tangy sweet Khaman Dhokla recipe, etc.  Just make slight changes in the ingredients and the preparation process and you get a different taste and flavor of Khaman Dhokla.

To prepare Khaman Dhokla, the first process is to prepare the batter. Khaman Dhokla Batter is prepared and is left for few hours to ferment. However you can skip this step when you are in hurry and directly go for steaming process just after the preparation of the batter. The recipe comes out well in this process also. Here I have left the batter for 2-3 hours for fermenting before steaming the dhokla. We must also keep in mind that before placing the pan with the batter for steaming, water should be pre boiled for 3-4 minutes. Eno or Fruit Salt should not be added to the batter beforehand. The batter should be prepared and Eno should be added to the batter just before it is kept in the steamer pan to steam.

Khaman Dhokla can be prepared at once or in batches. If the whole batter is steamed in one single go, add the Eno salt and quickly steam it. If you are preparing it in batches, then take the first batch of batter, add Eno Salt, mix it and pour it in the pan and directly steam it. After it is steamed, take it out and keep it in a plate. Take the next batch, add Eno and follow the same process for the remaining batter. This process takes a little more time compare to single batch preparation.

Khaman Dhokla can be prepared in two methods, steaming method by steaming in a steamer pan or cooker or Idli maker stand and Microwave method in a microwave oven. Microwave method takes less time, less manual work and is quick and easy. I have shared both the ways of preparing the Khaman Dhokla. I have used Idli maker steamer to make dhokla, so I have shared the picture of that only. Please try this recipe with step by step process. You will love and relish it for sure. I frequently prepare it for my family members and also for my office colleagues. They never stop praising about it and frequently demand to make Dhokla on regular basis. I would suggest you to try once and guarantee you that you will start preparing it on a regular basis. Khaman Dhokla tastes best when served with Green Chutney.

So without wasting much time let’s start preparing tasty and delicious Khaman Dhokla recipe…..

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Khaman Dhokla/ How to make Instant Salty and Crispy Dhokla

Khaman Dhokla or Khaman or Dhokla is a Gujarati flavor recipe prepared from Gram Flour (Besan), Rava (Semolina or Sooji), Curd and other ingredients. All the ingredients are mixed in right proportion and is then steamed in the steamer to make soft and fluffy dhokla’s. It is then tempered with Mustard Seeds and Curry Leaves to make soft, spongy, tasty and delicious Khaman Dhokla. I have used less ingredients to make Dhokla in short span of time and that too a tasty one.

Course Breakfast, Main Course, Snacks, Starters

Cuisine Indian, |Gujarati

Preparation Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 37 minutes minutes

Servings 5 servings

Calories

Author Recipe by Chits

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan or Chickpea Flour)
• 3 cup Suji (Rava/Semolina)
• 200 gm Curd (Dahi)
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil (For Batter)
• 1 sachet Eno (Lemon Flavour)
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Curry Leaves
• Water

Instructions:

Preparing Khaman Dhokla Batter:

• Take Gram Flour (Besan) in a large bowl. Add Semolina (Suji), Yoghurt (Curd) and Water to it.
• Mix and whisk it properly for 2-3 minutes so that there are no lumps left behind. This makes the Dhokla fluffy and light.
• The quantity of water should be added as required. It depends on the quantity of Gram Flour and Sooji.
• Now add Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, 1 teaspoon Oil and Salt to it. Mix it again to make a smooth batter.
• Keep the batter aside for 2-3 hours to ferment so that Semolina (Sooji) gets puffed up and the quantity of batter increases.

Steaming Method to make Khaman Dhokla in Steamer:

• Boil 2-3 cups of water in a steamer pan or pressure cooker or electric cooker over medium heat. The amount of water depends on the size of the steamer pan or cooker. Also the amount of water depends upon the time for which you steam to prepare the dhokla.
• Grease the pan with right amount of oil and keep it aside.
• Take the batter and add Eno or Fruit Salt to it. Mix and stir it quickly so that it gets mixed evenly throughout the batter. We will see that the quantity of batter increases.
• The Fruit Salt should be mixed properly so that we get a good texture of dhokla. The batter leaves froth and bubbles start appearing. At this time the batter should be poured into the pan immediately.
• Take the greased pan and pour the batter into it.
• Place the pan in the steamer or cooker. While placing the pan we must see that the water should already be boiling.
• Steam the batter for 15-20 minutes or as required over medium flame.
• After 15-20 minutes switch off the flame. Take a toothpick and insert it into the dhokla. If it comes out clean, dhokla is ready. If the batter sticks to the toothpick, we have to steam the batter for some more time.
• When the dhokla cools down a little, take a sharp knife and gently slid it along the edges. Take out the dhokla in a plate and cut it into small pieces.

Steaming Method to make Khaman Dhokla in Pressure Cooker:

• Heat 2-3 cups water in a pressure cooker for 4-5 minutes over medium flame.
• Place a small stand or Dhokla stand or a small bowl in the cooker over the water.
• Place the pan with the batter over the stand. Close the lid of the cooker without the whistle.
• Steam over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
• After 15-20 minutes, open the lid and insert a toothpick to see whether it is cooked or not. If the toothpick comes out clean, it has been cooked. If not, cook for another 4-5 minutes.
• In between keep checking the quantity of water. If required add more water in the cooker.

Microwave Method to make Khaman Dhokla:

• Grease the microwave pan with oil.
• Put the prepared batter into it. Cover the pan with the lid.
• Place the pan in the microwave oven and cook for 4-5 minutes in high temperature.
• After 4-5 minutes, open the microwave oven and insert a toothpick to see whether it is cooked or not. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is cooked. If not, cook for another few minutes.
• Take out the Dhokla from the pan and keep it in a plate.

Tempering of Khaman Dhokla:

• Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan or kadai.
• Add Mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. While mustard seeds are crackling, add washed Curry Leaves to it.
• Be careful while adding Curry Leaves since it has water and it sizzles.
• Now add the sliced dhokla and mix it. Add small amount of salt into. It is optional and depends upon how much salt was added while making the batter.
  
• Cook it for 5 minutes or till it attains a crispy texture.
  
• Switch off the stove. Salty Khaman Dhokla is ready to be served. Take out the Dhokla in a plate and serve it with Green Chutney.
  

Notes:

1. While using pressure cooker for steaming we must remove the whistle from the lid and cover the cooker with the lid tightly.

2. Curd should not be much sour. If it is too sour, the quantity of curd added to the besan should be decreased.

3. The consistency of the batter should be right, neither too tight nor too watery. It should be thick and flowing. The batter should be steamed in medium flame so that it gets cooked properly.

4. The steamer or the cooker with water should be heated for 4-5 minutes in medium flame before the pan with the batter is kept into it.

5. Eno should not be added while preparing the batter. It should be added just before it is kept for steaming.

6. After adding Eno Salt, do not keep the batter idle for long time. Immediately put it into the pan and steam.