Dhokla
Alternative names | Dhokla |
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Course | Breakfast, side dish, main course |
Place of origin | India |
Region or state | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan |
Serving temperature | hot & cold |
Main ingredients | mix of split lentils and rice |
Variations | Khaman |
Dhokla is a savoury sponge dish that is native to the
History
Dukkia, a
pulse-based precursor of dhokla, is mentioned in a Jain text dated to 1066 CE. The earliest extant work to mention the word "dhokla" is the Gujarati Varanaka Samuchaya (1520 CE).[5]
Preparation
Dried rice and split chickpeas (
chana dal
) are soaked overnight. The mixture is ground, and the paste is fermented for at least four hours. Spices are added, such as chili pepper, coriander, and ginger.
The fermented batter is then steamed for about 15 minutes and cut into pieces. These chopped pieces are seasoned in sauteed mustard seeds or cumin seeds, green chilis and curry leaves.
Dhokla is usually served with deep fried chillies and coriander chutney and garnished with fresh coriander and/or grated coconut.[6]
Types of Dhokla
Popular variants of dhokla include:
- Khatta dhokla
- Rasia dhokla
- Moong dal dhokla
- Khandavi dhokla
- Cheese dhokla
- Toor dal dhokla
- Sandwich dhokla
- Rava dhokla
- Mixed dal dhokla
- Green peasdhokla
- Meetha dhokla
- Besandhokla
Khaman is similar but made from chickpea flour without rice. It is generally lighter in colour and softer than dhokla.
See also
References
- ISBN 9781351090902– via Google Books.
- ISBN 9789811514852. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ISBN 9781250120793.
- ISBN 978-92-5-102774-5.
- ISBN 978-0-19-562845-6.
- ^ "Khaman Dhokla Recipe". Archived from the original on 22 Feb 2017. Retrieved 2 Feb 2020.