Make Healthy Moong Dal Dhokla For A Gujarati Snack

By Garima Johar

November 5, 2024

Dhokla is a Gujarati snack that is traditionally made with besan. To give it a healthier spin, you can make it with moong dal. Follow this step-by-step recipe to whip up a quick and healthy snack.

Ingredients

1 cup whole moong dal ½ cup  dahi ¼ cup water 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp oil Mustard seeds (for tempering) Curry leaves (for tempering) Chopped coriander leaves (for garnish)

Step 1

Soak the moong dal overnight. Grind the soaked dal with a little water to make a fine paste.

Step 2

Mix the paste with dahi, water,  ginger-green chilli paste, sugar, and salt. Fold in the baking soda.

Step 3

Pour the batter into a baking dish and spread evenly. Steam for 10-12 minutes.

Step 4

Prepare the tempering with oil, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.

Step 5

Once the dhokla is cooked, pour the tempering over it. Cut into pieces and serve.