Besan Dhokla: Try This Gujarati Staple For Healthy Snacking 

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.

Ingredients

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

Step 1

Whisk besan, water, salt, sugar, and turmeric powder till smooth. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add baking soda to the batter and pour into a microwave-safe bowl. Steam for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Heat some oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped green chillies, and saute them.

Step 4

Pour some water and add salt, sugar, and lemon juice. Let the tadka simmer.

Step 5

Cut the cooked dhokla into pieces and pour the tadka, coating all the pieces and serve.