Try Gujarati Besan Dhokla Recipe For Healthy Snacking

By Vidushi Singh 

July 3, 2024

Besan Dhokla is a soft, savoury steamed cake made from chickpea flour. Flavoured with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies, it makes a tasty and healthy snack.

Ingredients

1 cup gram flour (besan) 1/2 cup curd 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp sesame seeds 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped 1/2 cup water Salt to taste Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish) Oil for greasing

Step 1

In a bowl, add besan, curd, turmeric, baking powder, and water to form a smooth batter. Add salt to taste.

Step 2

 Grease a steaming dish with oil and place it in a steamer. Bring the water in the steamer to a boil.

Step 3

Now, pour the batter into the greased dish and steam for 15-20 minutes. 

Step 4

 In a pan, heat a little oil, then add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, and green chillies. Saute well.

Step 5

Pour the tempering over the steamed dhokla, garnish with fresh coriander, and cut into pieces. Serve!