Description
Enjoy a quick and easy microwave dhokla, a savory chickpea flour cake, perfect for reliving childhood tea-time traditions.
Ingredients
For Dhokla:
- Besan (Chickpea Flour) – 1 1/2 cups
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Ginger paste – 1 tsp
- Sugar – 1 tsp
- Eno Fruit salt -1 1/2 tsp
- Cooking Oil -1 tbsp
- Green chilly paste – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Soda Bi-carb – 1/4 tsp
- Lemon juice – 2 tsp
- Water – 1 cup
For tempering:
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Green chillies – 2-3 (slit vertically)
- Water – 3/4 cup
- Mustard seeds (rai) – 1 tsp
- White Vinegar – 1/4 cup
- Sugar – 1 tbsp
- Curry leaves – 3 -4 (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 7-inch round flat microwave-safe dish and set aside.
- In a bowl, sift the besan and mix in the water, oil, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, green chilly paste, and ginger paste to form a smooth batter.
- Add the lemon juice and Eno fruit salt to the batter, and mix gently until the batter is light and frothy.
- Pour the batter into the greased dish and spread evenly.
- Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the dhokla to cool slightly before cutting into pieces and serving.
Notes
For a spicier dhokla, increase the amount of green chilly paste. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0