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Steamed Rava Dhokla garnished with coriander and mustard seeds

Fluffy Rava Dhokla

Enjoy this light and spongy Fluffy Rava Dhokla, a savory steamed cake perfect for breakfast or a snack. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious, healthy treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients
  

Dhokla Batter
  • 1 cup Fine Rava (Semolina)
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt (Dahi)
  • ½ cup Water or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-Green Chili Paste
  • Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Eno Fruit Salt (or baking soda + citric acid)
For Greasing
  • 1 tablespoon Oil for greasing the plate
For Tempering
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds (Rai)
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera) optional
  • 1-2 Green Chilies slit lengthwise
  • Curry Leaves A sprig (about 8-10 leaves)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (Til) optional
  • Asafoetida (Hing) A pinch
  • ¼ cup Water optional
For Garnish
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Steamer
  • Dhokla plate or shallow cake pan
  • Small pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine rava, yogurt, ginger-green chili paste, and salt in a bowl, then gradually add water to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
  2. Cover and let the batter rest for 20-30 minutes, allowing the semolina to absorb moisture and swell.
  3. While the batter rests, prepare your steamer by filling it with 2-3 inches of water and bringing it to a boil; grease a dhokla plate or shallow cake pan with oil.
Cooking
  1. Just before steaming, add Eno fruit salt to the batter, pour 1-2 tablespoons of water over it to activate, and gently mix until frothy.
  2. Pour the activated batter into the greased plate, place it in the hot steamer, and steam for 12-15 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  3. Remove the plate from the steamer, let it cool for 5-10 minutes, then invert onto a cutting board and cut into desired shapes.
  4. For the tempering, heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds, and once they splutter, add cumin seeds, green chilies, curry leaves, sesame seeds, and asafoetida; sauté until aromatic and optionally add water to create a moist tempering.
  5. Pour the hot tempering evenly over the dhokla pieces, garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves, and serve immediately with chutney.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter after adding Eno fruit salt to retain its fluffiness. For best results, serve hot with your favorite chutney.