The Best Dhokla Recipe with Tips and Tricks | Super Soft, Spongy and Easy to Make

If you’re looking for a Healthy, Super Soft and Spongy, Authentic Gujarati Dhokla Recipe, then this one is for you. Follow this Dhokla Recipe and I guaranteed, You will never try Ready to Cook or Instant Premixes again.

Dhokla - Soul Of Gujaratis

You know being from Gujarat, Good Food is in our DNA specially Dhokla, Khaman, Thepla, Handvo, Fafda, Jalebi and so on. And among them Authentic Gujarati Dhokla is the most popular Gujarati healthy breakfast. And the best thing is these all Good Foods are purely Homemade. These are like our daily Energy Boosters. Without these Good Foods Gujarati does not exist in the world. You can find a Gujarati in any corner of the world along with these Good Foods. I am very happy to share my family’s most favourite Dhokla Reciep here.

My Love For Dhokla Recipe - A Healthy Breakfast

From childhood to till date my love for Dhokla is increasing day by day. Dhokla was one of our Favourite Snacks and breakfast in my childhood days and still it is. We always asked my mother to make Dhokla in the breakfast or in the dinner. I still remember those days when my mother soaked Rice and Lentils in nights and we children used to surround her in the excitement that next day we will eat those Soft and Spongier Authentic Gujarati Dhokla. And the next morning when my mother was grinding  that soaked rice and lentils and kept the vessel of batter for fermentation on our terrace we little monsters opened the lid of that vessel often just to check that the batter was rise or doubled in size (fermented actually) or not. The smell of the fermented batter still refreshes in my mind.

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Our Golden Moments With Dhokla

A lot of food memories are associated with my Foodie Father. He is a big Dhokla Lover. He had a very adventurous palate, a great love for Good Food and a Fabulous Cook himself. I would give him all the credit for developing my adventures palate. For the past few days, he has been very much on my mind. Yesterday when I talked to him on phone we were talking about the days when our full family was enjoying Dhokla on the terrace with our favorite Tangy Tadka and also, we sprinkled some sev and chopped Onions and Fresh Coriander on that Authentic Gujarati Dhokla.
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I am so happy to share this very Authentic Gujarati Dhokla Recipe which I have learnt from my mother. So now if you crave for Dhokla you don’t need to go Gujarat or married to a Gujarati (just kidding) .

Let us clear the difference between Dhokla and Khaman

Actually, many people have confusion between Khaman Recipe and Authentic Gujarati Dhokla Recipe. While both are different in Taste, Texture and Techniques. So first of all I want to clear the basic  doubts.

There are many types of Dhokla actually, like Vati Dal Dhokla, Khata Dhokla, Rava Dhokla, Sandwich Dhokla, Mixed Dal Dhokla, Idada Dhokla, etc…

Same Khaman has so many types like Nylon Khaman, Vati Dal Khaman, Rasawala Khaman, etc.. 

Lets us More clear about Dhokla and Khaman

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Authentic Gujarati Dhokla Recipe needs advance preparations and is actually made from Dal (lentils) and Rice and it follows the traditional way of Soaking, Grinding and Fermenting. Fermentation step can be time-consuming and requires a little bit planning and preparation in advance. Here you have to be very careful in measurements otherwise Dhokla does not come out Soft and Spongy. It tastes great when served with spicy Garlic Chutney or Green Chutney or Red Killer Chutney, but Dhokla tastes more delicious when it consumed with Peanut oil (sing tel). Like Dhokla, Khaman doesn’t need any advance preparations and it can instantly made from Gram Flour (Besan). The recipe is a combination of sweet and sour taste and made by artificially fermenting. Khaman Goes Well with any Chutney or even Raw Papaya Chutney.
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Hey Dhokla Lovers Now only for u guys here I explained the Perfect Healthy Breakfast – Authentic Gujarati Dhokla Recipe in easier way so you can make the Authentic Gujarati Dhokla easily with perfect techniques. For better understanding I have divided this Dhokla Recipe into three main steps.

Steps for Dhokla Recipe

  • Step 1Soaking Rice and Dal
  • Step 2How to make Dhokla batter
  • Step 3Steaming Dhokla
For complete Dhokla Recipe follow the link below: http://www.storyofspices.in/breakfast/dhokla/
I guaranteed you that after following this Dhokla Recipe your all doubts will be clear and your Dhokla will be more soft and spongier. You can enjoy this Dhokla with your favourite chutneys or ketchup or simply you can make Dhokla Cake from it. Dhokla Cake is like a Spicy Cake and because of the Spiciness of Hot Chutneys it is perfect for anytime snacks. So make this Dhokla Cake for your family and give them Spicy and Hot Surprise.
For complete Dhokla Cake Recipe follow the link below: http://www.storyofspices.in/breakfast/dhokla-cake/

Tips for making the Best Dhokla Recipe, Mistakes you can avoid!

In this post, I am unfolding a few of my favorite tips and tricks that I have learned over the years to make a fail-proof Dhokla Recipe.

  •  Measure the ingredients correctly. Use proper dry and liquid measurements to measure your ingredients.
  • Grind the soaked rice and dal in fine paste and after grinding don’t forget to add 1 tbsp yogurt and 8 to 10 fenugreek seeds for batter fermentation.
  • After adding baking soda, do not whisk the batter for too long. Mix until the batter is just combined with baking soda.
  • Once Dhokla is cooked, always insert a knife or toothpick for doneness. If the toothpick comes out wet, then your Dhokla needs more steaming time.

What if I do not have Dhokla cooker ?

Do not worry if you do not have Dhokla cooker. You can make it in a large kadahi or a pot or even in a pressure cooker. Make sure one thing that before steaming Dhokla the cooker or pot must be preheated and the plate is greased well with oil. In kadahi or pot or pressure cooker you have to place a tall trivet  in the center.

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This breakfast Dhokla Recipe is sure to become one of your new favorite Breakfast Recipe.
Soft and Spongy Dhokla – Perfect Breakfast Recipe you were looking for
Authentic Gujarati Dhokla Recipe

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Soft and Spongy Dhokla – Perfect Breakfast Recipe you were looking for

By Preeti Lal

August 23, 2020