Healthy Gujarati Khaman Dhokla Recipe(Updated)

Healthy Gujarati Khaman Dhokla Recipe

Khaman is a famous Gujarati snack, known as Khaman Dhokla, all over other regions. Khaman and Dhokla are two different snacks. Dhokla is made from fermented rice and lentil, usually white (some add Turmeric), and Khaman is made from gram flour. Baking soda is added, the main ingredient that makes the khaman soft and spongy. Both are steamed and then topped with tempering made of spices, curry leaves, and water which again plays a vital role in keeping them soft and spongy.

This Khaman Dhokla recipe makes a mouth-watering, light, soft, spongy, and slightly sweet savory Indian snack that can be enjoyed anytime.

This besan dhokla recipe is straightforward and can be made in just 20 minutes with all the ingredients available at home. Eno is not used in this recipe. Instead, this khaman dhokla is prepared with citric acid and baking soda. Baking soda activates very quickly than Eno. Hence I recommend using baking soda.

I have shared the tips and tricks; even if you are making this for the first time, you will succeed as this is an easy, no-fail khaman dhokla recipe – with step-by-step instructions and photos.

Khaman is an excellent weight-loss option as it is gluten-free and vegan. It is easy to digest as it is steamed and not fried. In addition, soda makes Khaman more light and fluffy than Dhokla making this snack lighter and more delicious.

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Healthy Gujarati Khaman Dhokla Recipe(Updated)

Khaman is a famous Gujarati snack, known as Khaman Dhokla all over other regions. Khaman and Dhokla are two different snacks. Dhokla is made from fermented rice and lentil, usually white in color (some do add Turmeric), and Khaman is made from gram flour. Both are steamed and then topped with tempering made of spices, curry leaves, and water which again plays an important role in keeping them soft and spongy.

Looking for how to make dhokla at home that is soft and spongy – then your search is over. I have shared the tips and tricks and trust me even if you are making this for the first time you will succeed as this is an easy no-fail khaman dhokla recipe.

This besan dhokla recipe is a very simple recipe and can be made in just 20 minutes with all the ingredients available at home. Eno is not used in this recipe instead, this khaman dhokla is prepared with citric acid and baking soda.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Resting time10 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Gujarati khaman dhokla recipe, How to make Khaman Dhokla, Khaman Dhokla, Khaman Dhokla Recipe, khaman dhokla recipe in hindi

Servings: 6 people

Equipment

• Streamer

Ingredients

Khaman Dhokla Preparation

• 125 grams Gram Flour
• 1 cup or 200 ml Water
• 2 tsp Sugar
• ½ tsp Citric Acid
• ½ tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Oil
• pinch Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Green chili paste
• 1 tbsp Ginger paste
• ½ tsp Baking soda
• 2 tsp Water to activate soda
• some Fresh coriander

For Tempering

• 4 tbsp Oil
• 2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 3 to 4 Green Chili
• few Curry leaves 
• ¼ tsp Asafoetida
• 1 tsp Sugar
• ¾ cup Water

Instructions

Khaman Dhokla Preparation

• Place a sieve over a mixing bowl and add 125 grams of gram flour.
• Sift the gram flour.
• Add 1 cup or 200 ml water, ½ tsp citric acid, 2 tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp oil in another mixing bowl.
• Whisk in one direction until all the ingredients combine well.
• The ingredients have blended well in the water.
• Add a pinch of turmeric powder, and mix it well.
• Gradually add the gram flour and whisk in one direction.
• Add 1 tbsp green chili paste and 1 tbsp ginger paste; Mix until well combined.
• The batter should be pouring consistency.
• Take a karahi and add enough water to it. Place a ring in the karahi.
• Grease a box with oil and place it over the ring.

  Tip* – You can use a plate to steam the khaman.
• Cover the karahi with a plate and let it steam for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, add ½ tsp baking soda to the gram flour mixture. Add 2 tsp water over the baking soda to activate.

  Tip* – Wait to add baking soda to the mixture until the streamer is ready for streaming.
• Gently whisk in one direction. The gram flour will slowly rise, and the batter will be light and fluffy.

  Tip* – Be a little quick to whisk the mixture.
• Immediately transfer the mixture into a steamer box.

  Tip* -This step must be done very quickly, or baking soda will start to activate.
• Cover and steam for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, insert a toothpick or a knife to check if the dhokla is steamed correctly. If the toothpick or a knife comes out clean, dhokla is ready. Else boil for a few more minutes.
• Allow the dhokla to cool down completely.

Tempering Preparation

• In a pan, add 4 tbsp oil.
• Once the oil is hot, add 2 tsp mustard seeds, and let them crackle.
• Add 3 to 4 chopped or slit green chilies, a few curry leaves, ¼ tsp asafoetida, and saute for a minute. Add ¾ cup water and 1 tsp sugar. Boil till the sugar dissolves. Cool the prepared mixture.
• Transfer the dhokla mixture to a serving plate. Cut them into required pieces.
• Pour the prepared tempering over the dhokla. Garnish it with some fresh coriander and grated fresh coconut(optional).
• Soft and spongy, khaman dhokla is ready.
• Enjoy it with green mint chutney and a cup of hot chai.

How to make Khaman Dhokla Recipe at Home step by step Photos

Khaman Dhokla Preparation

1. Place a sieve over a mixing bowl and add 125 grams of gram flour.
   
2. Sift the gram flour.
   
3. Add 1 cup or 200 ml water, ½ tsp citric acid, 2 tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp oil in another mixing bowl.
   
4. Whisk in one direction until all the ingredients combine well.
   
5. The ingredients have blended well in the water.
   
6. Add a pinch of turmeric powder, and mix it well.
   
7. Gradually add the gram flour and whisk in one direction.
   
8. Add 1 tbsp green chili paste and 1 tbsp ginger paste; Mix until well combined.
   
9. The batter should be pouring consistency.
   
10. Take a karahi and add enough water to it. Place a ring in the karahi.
    
11. Grease a box with oil and place it over the ring. Tip* – You can use a plate to steam the khaman.
    
12. Cover the karahi with a plate and let it steam for 5 minutes
    
13. After 5 minutes, add ½ tsp baking soda to the gram flour mixture. Add 2 tsp water over the baking soda to activate. Tip* – Wait to add baking soda to the mixture until the streamer is ready for streaming.
    
14. Gently whisk in one direction. The gram flour will slowly rise, and the batter will be light and fluffy. Tip* – Be a little quick to whisk the mixture.
    
15. Immediately transfer the mixture into a steamer box. Tip* -This step must be done very quickly, or baking soda will start to activate.
    
16. Cover and steam for 20 minutes.
    
17. After 20 minutes, insert a toothpick or a knife to check if the dhokla is steamed correctly. If the toothpick or a knife comes out clean, dhokla is ready. Else boil for a few more minutes.
    
18. Allow the dhokla to cool down completely.
    

Tempering Preparation

1. In a pan, add 4 tbsp oil.
   
2. Once the oil is hot, add 2 tsp mustard seeds, and let them crackle.
   
3. Add 3 to 4 chopped or slit green chilies, a few curry leaves, ¼ tsp asafoetida, and saute for a minute. Add ¾ cup water and 1 tsp sugar. Boil till the sugar dissolves. Cool the prepared mixture.
   
4. Transfer the dhokla mixture to a serving plate. Cut them into required pieces.
   
5. Pour the prepared tempering over the dhokla. Garnish it with some fresh coriander and some grated fresh coconut(optional).
6. Soft and spongy, khaman dhokla is ready.
   
7. Enjoy it with green mint chutney and a cup of hot chai.
   

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Conclusion

In this Khaman Dhokla recipe, we have shared how to make a healthy Gujarati Khaman Dhokla recipe with all the tips and tricks, followed by a video and instructions with photos. Making khaman is tricky at home, but trust me, you be able to make this khaman effortlessly if you follow each step correctly. This Khaman Dhokla recipe makes a mouth-watering, light, soft, spongy, and slightly sweet savory Indian snack that can be enjoyed anytime. Please do try this at home and If you like this recipe, please comment and rank us for this recipe. Your suggestion and comments are always welcome and are like a treasure to improve every time.