White Dhokla with Green Chutney!

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White Dhokla Recipe


Ingredients for Dhokla:

  • 1 cup Rice (preferably sona masoori or any short-grain rice)

  • ½ cup Chana Dal (split chickpeas)

  • ¼ cup Urad Dal (split black gram)

  • 1 tbsp Ginger (grated)

  • 1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped)

  • 1 tsp Baking Soda or Eno Fruit Salt (for fluffiness)

  • 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)

  • 2 tbsp Oil (for greasing)

  • Water (for soaking and grinding)

For the Tempering:

  • 1 tbsp Oil

  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds

  • 1-2 Green Chilies (slit or chopped)

  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves (optional)

  • 1 tsp Sugar

  • 1-2 tbsp Water (for tempering)

For Garnishing:

  • Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)

  • Grated Coconut (optional)

Method for Making Dhokla:

Step 1: Soak the Rice and Lentils

  1. Wash the rice, chana dal, and urad dal thoroughly under running water.

  2. Soak the rice, chana dal, and urad dal together in water for 6-8 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 2: Grind the Mixture

  1. Drain the soaked ingredients and transfer them to a blender or wet grinder.

  2. Add a little water and grind the mixture to a smooth batter, similar to the consistency of pancake batter. Be careful not to add too much water; the batter should be thick but pourable.

  3. Add grated ginger and chopped green chilies to the batter and mix well.

Step 3: Ferment the Batter

  1. Transfer the batter to a bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours. The batter should rise and become slightly bubbly when fully fermented.

Step 4: Prepare for Steaming

  1. Grease a steaming tray, round cake pan, or any heatproof dish with a little oil to prevent the dhokla from sticking.

  2. Fill a large pot or steamer with water and bring it to a boil.

  3. Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium.

Step 5: Add Baking Soda or Eno

  1. Just before steaming, add baking soda or Eno fruit salt to the fermented batter. Mix it in gently but thoroughly. You should see the batter puff up and become airy.

  2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 6: Steam the Dhokla

  1. Place the tray into the steamer or a pot with a lid. Ensure there is enough water at the bottom to produce steam.

  2. Steam the dhokla for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. Once done, remove the dhokla from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 7: Temper the Dhokla

  1. In a small pan, heat oil for tempering.

  2. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

  3. Add chopped green chilies, curry leaves, and a pinch of sugar. Stir for a few seconds.

  4. Pour the tempering mixture over the steamed dhokla.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

  1. Once the tempering is done, garnish the dhokla with fresh coriander leaves and optional grated coconut.

  2. Cut the dhokla into squares or diamonds.

Green Chutney Recipe

Ingredients for Green Chutney:

  • 1 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves (cilantro)

  • ½ cup Fresh Mint Leaves

  • 2-3 Green Chilies (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

  • 1 tsp Ginger (grated)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • ½ tsp Sugar (optional)

  • 1-2 tbsp Water (for consistency)

Method for Making Green Chutney:

Step 1: Blend the Ingredients

  1. In a blender, combine fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, ginger, lemon juice, salt, and sugar.

  2. Add a little water to help with the blending process.

  3. Blend until smooth, adjusting the water as necessary to achieve a thick yet pourable consistency.

Step 2: Taste and Adjust

  1. Taste the chutney and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more salt, sugar, or lemon juice according to your preference.

Serving:

  • Serve the White Dhokla warm or at room temperature with the Green Chutney on the side.

  • You can also serve it with tamarind chutney or a yogurt dip for extra flavor.

Tips:

  • If you’re in a hurry, you can use Eno Fruit Salt instead of baking soda, as it helps make the dhokla fluffier.

  • For a more flavorful chutney, you can add a little garlic or roasted cumin seeds to the blend.

  • You can prepare the dhokla batter a day in advance and let it ferment overnight.

Enjoy your White Dhokla with Green Chutney! It’s perfect as a snack, breakfast, or light lunch.

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

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