Dhokla

Dhokla

Dhokla is a traditional Indian steamed dish made from fermented rice and chickpea batter.

It is typically served as a snack or breakfast dish, and is often garnished with mustard seeds,

coriander leaves, and grated coconut. My grandma and mom, both love this dish.

Here is a recipe for making dhokla at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)

• 1/2 cup rice flour

• 2 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp ginger-green chili paste

• 1/2 tsp citric acid (optional)

• 1 cup water

• 2 tbsp oil

• For tempering:

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp grated coconut (optional)

• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (optional)

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, rice flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, ginger-green chili paste, and citric acid (if using). Mix well.

2. Slowly add water to the mixture, stirring continuously, until you have a smooth batter.

3. Cover the bowl with a lid and set aside for 8-10 hours to allow the batter to ferment.

4. After 8-10 hours, the batter will have risen and have small bubbles on the surface.