Rava Dhokla
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4.7
Rava Dhokla
Description
Rava Dhokla uses coarse semolina combined with plain yogurt, grated ginger, minced green chilies, and salt to form a batter that rests for 20 minutes to hydrate the semolina. Baking soda and lemon juice are added just before steaming to produce a gentle rise. The batter is poured into a greased pan and steamed either in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop until set and cooked through, resulting in a soft, airy savory cake.
The tempering or tadka consists of neutral oil, mustard seeds, asafetida, sesame seeds, additional green chilies, and curry leaves, which are heated and poured over the dhokla after steaming. This adds aromatic, slightly crunchy, and spicy elements contrasting the tender base.
Typically served cut into squares and garnished with the tempered seeds and herbs, Rava Dhokla can be enjoyed as a light snack, breakfast, or accompaniment. The texture is moist and fluffy, with a hint of heat from the chilies and freshness from the ginger, balanced by the tang of yogurt and lemon juice.
For stovetop steaming, it is essential to start steaming shortly after adding baking soda and lemon juice to ensure optimal rise and lightness. The dhokla keeps well and can be reheated gently for subsequent meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rava sooji/semolina, coarse
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt use non-dairy yogurt for vegan
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon green chili minced
- 1¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Tadka/Tempering
- 1½ tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon asafetida optional, aka hing
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green chilies
- 12 curry leaves
¼ cup chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Add rava, yogurt, water, ginger, chillies and salt to a mixing bowl. Mix well, cover and keep aside for 20 minutes
- Add 1½ cups water to the Instant Pot insert. Set on Sauté mode so the water starts to heat. Heating up the water before placing the batter in the Instant Pot will result in light dhoklas. Make sure to do this about 5 minutes before you are ready place the batter in the Instant Pot for steaming. Boiling it for too long may cause a lot of water to evaporate
- Grease 7-½ inch stainless steel pan with cooking oil or spray
- Add baking soda to the batter and pour lemon juice over it. Mix well and quickly pour the batter into the greased bowl.
- Place the pan on the instant pot trivet and carefully place the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Note: It is important to start the steaming process within a couple of minutes for the baking soda to work. Close the Instant Pot lid with the pressure valve to venting
- Set Instant Pot to Steam mode, with an external timer for 12 mins. Note: Timer function does not work with Steam/Venting, so an external timer is needed
- Once the timer goes off, Press Cancel and open the Instant Pot after 5 minutes
- Make the Tadka - In a small pot heat oil. Add mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Once the seeds start to pop add asafetida, sesame seeds., green chilies and curry leaves. Cook on low heat for 30 seconds. Reserve the Tadka
- Carefully take out the dhokla pan. Run a knife around the edges so the dhokla can be released on a plate. Cut into small squares. Pour the tadka over and spread it all over with a spoon. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with cilantro mint chutney
Notes
- Begin steaming within minutes after adding baking soda and lemon juice for lighter, well-risen dhokla.
- Stovetop steaming requires a large pot with boiling water and a greased bowl placed on a trivet, covered for 15-20 minutes until a knife comes out clean.
- After steaming, cool dhokla for 5-10 minutes before cutting into pieces and garnishing with tempered seeds and cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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