Instant Besan Dhokla

Fluffy, soft, and melt-in-mouth — this instant besan dhokla is like a sunshine start to your day.

Why You’ll Love It

• Steamed, light, and gut-friendly

• Naturally gluten-free

• Ready in under 25 minutes

• Doubles up as breakfast and evening snack

Flavor Notes

Tangy from curd, mildly sweet, spiced with ginger-green chili paste, and topped with a crackling tempering — ekdum Gujarati-style goodness.

Ingredients

• 1 cup besan (gram flour)

• ½ cup curd (slightly sour works best)

• ½ cup water (adjust for smooth batter)

• 1 tsp ginger-green chili paste

• 1 tsp sugar

• Salt to taste

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp eno fruit salt (or baking soda + lemon juice)

For Tempering:

• 1 tbsp oil

• ½ tsp mustard seeds

• 1 green chili, slit

• Few curry leaves

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander

• 1 tbsp grated coconut (optional)

Method

Prepare Batter

• Whisk besan, curd, water, spices, and sugar into a smooth batter.

• Just before steaming, add eno and mix gently.

Steam

• Grease a plate/thali, pour batter, and steam for 15–18 minutes until firm and spongy.

• Cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Temper & Serve

• Heat oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, sesame, and green chili.

• Pour tempering over dhokla.

• Garnish with coriander and coconut.

Optional Twist

• Add grated carrots or spinach to the batter for a colourful, nutritious upgrade.

• Serve with green chutney or sweet imli chutney.