Dhokla ek popular Gujarati snack hai jo apni soft, spongy texture aur light taste ke liye jaana jaata hai. Yeh snack healthy bhi hota hai kyunki yeh steamed hota hai, deep fried nahi. Subah ke breakfast se lekar shaam ke snack tak, dhokla har time perfect lagta hai.
Ghar par dhokla banana kaafi easy hai aur iske liye zyada ingredients ki zarurat bhi nahi hoti. Agar batter sahi consistency ka ho aur steaming properly ki jaaye, to dhokla bilkul market-style banta hai. Is recipe me simple steps follow kiye gaye hain jisse beginners bhi easily soft dhokla bana sakte hain.
Ingredients (Samagri)
Batter ke liye
1 cup besan (gram flour)
1/2 cup curd
1/2 cup pani (as required)
1 tsp sugar
Salt taste ke hisaab se
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp eno fruit salt (ya baking soda)
Tadka ke liye
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
8–10 curry leaves
2 green chillies (slit)
1/2 cup pani
1 tsp sugar
Garnish
Fresh coriander leaves
Grated coconut (optional)
How to Make Dhokla (Step-by-Step Method)
1) Ek bowl me besan, curd, salt, sugar aur turmeric powder daal kar achhe se mix karein. Thoda-thoda pani daal kar smooth, lump-free batter bana lein. Batter zyada thick ya zyada patla nahi hona chahiye.
2) Batter ko 10–15 minute rest den. Isse besan properly set ho jaata hai.
3) Steamer me pani garam hone ke liye rakh dein. Steaming plate ya tin ko halka sa oil laga kar ready rakhein.
4) Batter me eno add karein aur turant halka sa mix karein. Batter thoda fluffy ho jayega.
5) Turant batter ko greased plate me daal dein aur steamer me rakh kar medium flame par 15–18 minute steam karein.
6) Toothpick ya knife daal kar check karein. Agar clean nikal aaye, to dhokla ready hai. Plate ko bahar nikaal kar thoda thanda hone dein.
7) Ab tadka ke liye ek pan me oil garam karein. Mustard seeds daal dein. Jab rai chatakne lage, curry leaves aur green chillies add karein.
8) Isme pani aur sugar daal kar 1 minute ubalne dein. Gas band kar dein aur yeh tadka dhokla ke upar evenly daal dein.
9) Dhokla ko pieces me kaat kar fresh coriander aur coconut se garnish karein.
Tips for Perfect Dhokla
Batter bilkul smooth hona chahiye
Eno last moment par hi add karein
Steamer pehle se garam hona chahiye
Dhokla ko over-steam na karein, warna dry ho sakta hai
Serving Suggestion
Dhokla ko hari chutney ya meethi chutney ke sath serve karein. Garam chai ke sath yeh ek perfect healthy snack ban jaata hai.
Conclusion
Yeh soft aur spongy dhokla recipe ghar par banane ke liye simple aur reliable hai. Kam ingredients, healthy steaming method aur easy steps ki wajah se yeh recipe har kisi ke liye perfect hai. Agar aap light aur tasty snack banana chahte ho, to yeh dhokla recipe zaroor try karein.
