Make Gujarati Khatta Dhokla In 6 Easy Steps
By Suprita Mitter
February 7, 2025
Khatta Dhokla is a traditional Gujarati snack made from fermented rice and lentil batter. Unlike the Khaman Dhokla which is yellow in colour, is made using chickpea flour and is sweeter and fluffier, Khatta Dhokla is white and is garnished with spices and coconut. It has a tangy taste.
Ingredients
1 cup rice 1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram) 1/4 cup chana dal (split chickpeas) 1 cup sour yoghurt (or buttermilk) 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp baking soda
Ingredients
1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp sesame seeds A pinch of asafoetida (hing) A few curry leaves Freshly grated coconut Chopped coriander leaves Salt Oil
Step 1
Wash and soak the rice, urad dal, and chana dal together in enough water for about 6–8 hours or overnight.
Step 2
Drain the soaked ingredients and grind them to a smooth batter using a little water. Transfer the batter to a bowl and add the sour yoghurt or buttermilk.
Step 3
Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8–10 overnight. Grease a steaming plate or thali with oil and set up a steamer with enough water.
Step 4
Once the batter is fermented, add salt, turmeric powder, ginger-green chilli paste. Just before steaming, add baking soda.
Step 5
Steam the batter for 15–20 minutes. Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds. Add sesame seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 6
Pour the tempering over the steamed dhokla evenly. Let the dhokla cool slightly before cutting it into pieces. Garnish with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.
