History of Dhokla
Dhokla is Savoury bread, made up of chickpea flavor. The origin of the Dhokal is in present-day Gujarat. The dish quickly gained popularity across India after gaining popularity in Maharashtra, Delhi, and Rajasthan. It is a light snack loved across the country.
Prep Time - 10 Mins
Cooking Time - 3-5 Mins
Course - Snack and Main Course
Ingredients -
Dhokla in 1200w Microwave
1 cup Chickpea Flour
2 tablespoon Semolina (Suji)
2 tablespoon oil
Salt to taste
½ tablespoon Turmeric
Fermentation
½ Baking Soda
Tadka
3-4 Slit Green chili
1 tablespoon Mustard seed
Salt
1-2 tablespoon for taste
1 tablespoon asafoetida(hing)
Garnish
Coriander and Shredded Coconut
Preparation
Dhokla -
In a bowl, add 1 cup chickpea flour, salt, 2tsp semolina, and ½tsp turmeric.
Mix well with water. Check your consistency, it should be thick yet flowing.
Add 1 tablespoon of oil so that it’s not sticky.
Set it aside for 10-12 mins.
Once everything looks good, add ½ tsp baking soda. It will start inflating.
Add to microwave friendly mold, which is greased well.
Place in microwave for 5 minutes or depending on your Microwave power.
Once done, check with the toothpick. Dhokla should run clean.
Tadka -
To the hot pan, add some oil.
Once the oil in medium hot 1tsp Mustard seed and 1/2tsp asafoetida(hing)
Freshly chopped 3-4 Green chili
Salt to taste
Add sugar to balance everything out
Lastly, add some water so you can use the tadka and pour it onto your Dhokla
Final Arrangement
Remove Dhokla from mold and cut them into pieces, and add your tadka. Garnish it with some freshly chopped coriander and shredded Coconut. Serve it with some sweet tamarind chutney and green mint chutney.