By Garima Johar
May 6, 2025
Dhokla is the classic Gujarati snack that has to be everyone’s all-time favourite food. With this recipe, you can make soft and spongy dhokla from the comfort of your home. Follow these easy steps.
For The Batter: 1.5 cups besan 3/4 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp oil For The Tadka: 2 tsp oil 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds 3-4 green chillies 12-14 curry leaves 1 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 4-5 tsp sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon
Whisk besan, water, salt, sugar, and turmeric powder till smooth. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Add baking soda to the batter and pour into a microwave-safe bowl. Steam for 15 minutes.
Heat some oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped green chillies, and saute them.
Pour some water and add salt, sugar, and lemon juice. Let the tadka simmer.
Cut the cooked dhokla into pieces and pour the tadka, coating all the pieces and serve.