Khaman Dhokla Recipe

Easy
Time: 30 mins
Serving: 4 People

Khaman Dhokla is a popular traditional Gujarati snack known for its light, airy texture and mildly tangy taste. Made using Akshkuber Besan (gram flour), it is a healthy, steamed dish that requires very little oil, making it a great choice for breakfast, tea-time snacks, or light meals. The batter is prepared with curd, ginger, green chilli, and a touch of turmeric, then steamed until soft and spongy.

Ingredients:

For Batter

Akshkuber Besan – 2 cups
Sooji (Semolina) – 2 tbsp (optional)
Curd (Yogurt) – 1 cup
Water – as needed
Ginger-Green Chilli Paste – 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
Sugar – 2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
Eno Fruit Salt – 1½ tsp

For Tempering (Tadka)

Oil – 2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Curry Leaves – 8–10
Green Chillies (slit) – 2
Water – ½ cup
Sugar – 1 tsp

For Garnish

Fresh Coriander Leaves
Grated Coconut (optional)

Follow Method:

🥣 Step 1: Prepare Batter

In a bowl, add Akshkuber Besan, curd, salt, sugar, turmeric, ginger-chilli paste, lemon juice, and sooji.
Add water slowly and mix to make a smooth thick batter.
Rest the batter for 15–20 minutes.

🔥 Step 2: Steaming

Add Eno fruit salt to the batter and mix gently.
Pour the batter into a greased plate or dhokla tray.
Steam for 15–20 minutes on medium flame.
Check with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, dhokla is ready.

🌶 Step 3: Prepare Tempering

Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies.
Add ½ cup water and sugar, then boil for 1 minute.
Pour this tempering evenly over the dhokla.

🌿 Step 4: Garnish & Serve

Garnish with chopped coriander and grated coconut.
Cut into squares and serve with green chutney.

🍽 Tips for Soft Dhokla

Use fresh Eno for fluffy texture.
Do not overmix after adding Eno.
Steam immediately after adding Eno.