Khaman (Besan) Dhokla

2017-04-05

Cuisine: Indian
Course: Breakfast
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Servings : 6

Khaman Besan Dhokla

Khaman Besan Dhokla, is a tasty Gujarati snack. This salty snack has a texture similar to cake. This is a popular street food in Gujarat. The best snacks are usually easy and quick to make. This is a delicious guilt-free snack, or side dish that can go with any meal.

This recipe will serve 6.

Ingredients

1-1/2 Cups Besan (Gram Flour)
2 Tablespoons Sooji (Rava, Semolina)
1/2 Teaspoon Citric Acid
1/8 Teaspoon Asafetida (Hing)
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric (Haldi)
3 Teaspoons Sugar
1 Teaspoon Ginger Paste
1 Green Chili Finely Chopped
1 Teaspoon Salt
1-1/4 Cups Water use as Needed to Make Pouring Consistency
2-1/2 Teaspoons Eno (Fruit Salt)
( For Seasoning )
2 Tablespoons Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds (Rai)
1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds (Til)
4-5 Curry Leaves Optional
2 Green Chili Seeded and Cut into 4 Length Wise

Also need 2-3 tablespoons hot water

Utensils to steam Dhokla

Dhokla maker – or, if you don’t have that, use all three of the following: that’s what I am also using

Covered pan large enough to hold round cake rack
Round cake-cooling rack
Round 9” cake pan

Method

Step 1

Sift the besan, and make batter should be smooth and pouring consistency. Add all the ingredients except the ENO to the batter sooji, salt, sugar, asafetida, ginger, citric acid and green chili, mix it well, if needed add little more water. Set aside. We will add the ENO just before steaming.

Step 2

Grease the cake pan and set aside.

Step 3

Set the cake rack in the pan. Add water, just enough to touch the cake rack, and bring to a boil. This will be used to steam the dhokla.

Step 4

When the water boils, turn down the heat to medium.

Step 5

Add the ENO to the batter and beat the batter for a minute, batter will become airy and frothy. Quickly pour batter into a greased cake pan. Place the cake pan into the saucepan over the cake rack. Cover the pan. Steam for about 8 minutes on medium heat. Do not open the pen in between.

Step 6

Check Dhokla with a knife. If the knife comes out clean, dhokla is ready. Turn off the heat and let it sit over the stem for 4-5 minutes covered.

Ingredients: Besan, Citric Acid, Curry Leaves, Eno (Fruit Salt), Ginger, Green Chili, Mustard Seeds (Rai), Salt, Sesame Seeds (Til), Sooji, Sugar, Turmeric, Water