Description
A sponge-like steamed snack based on fermented chickpea flour (Besan), topped with mustard seeds and green chili syrup—a Gujarat specialty.
Restaurants serving Khaman Dhokla
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chickpea flour(Besan)
- Plain yogurt
- Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves
- Green chili
- Turmeric
- Baking soda
- Sugar
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Mix chickpea flour, turmeric, sugar, salt, and yogurt; ferment for hours, then add baking soda and mix quickly.
- Pour into a mold, steam on high for 15-
- mins until a skewer comes out clean.
- Fry oil, mustard seeds, green chili, and curry leaves in a small pan; add water and sugar to make a hot syrup and pour over the steamed Dhokla.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Savory mustard seeds and refreshing green chili stimulation
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Difficult to sub due to Besan's unique texture)
Pairing
Mint Chutney、Masala Chai
Trivia
[Trend] One of the most popular 'healthy and filling' snacks among Indian vegetarians. Sweet, sour, and spicy elements coexist in perfect balance.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Cut into squares like cake, dip the syrup-soaked fluffy batter into Mint Chutney to eat!
Allergen
Soy, Dairy