Ragi Dhokla
Ragi Dhokla is a healthy and delicious Indian snack made with ragi (finger millet) flour and a blend of aromatic spices. This dish is gluten-free and vegan, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It is also a great source of fiber and protein, thanks to the ragi flour. The dish is steamed, making it low in oil and calories. It is perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or even as a light meal.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
82 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
16 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Ragi flour
1 small cup (120g)
Ginger Paste
1 tsp (5g)
Chopped Green Chilli
2 tsp (4g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Mustard seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Curry Leaves
5 gm (5g)
Asafoetida
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Eno fruit Salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Skimmed milk Curd (Homemade)
0.25 cup (50g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a mixing bowl, add the ragi flour, curd, ginger paste, green chili, turmeric powder, eno fruit salt, lemon juice, and salt. Add water gradually and mix until you get a smooth and thick batter.
Add baking soda in little water. Mix well
Grease a dhokla plate or a steaming dish with oil.
Pour the batter into the greased dish and steam for 15-20 minutes until the dhokla is cooked and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the dhokla to cool down for a few minutes. Cut into square or diamond-shaped pieces.
For the tempering, heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
Pour the tempering over the dhokla pieces and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Payal Saran Ghosh
"Tried this earlier today, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Ragi Dhokla was. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Vivek Kumar Tiwari
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and I loved how light yet filling this Ragi Dhokla turned out to be. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Yashika Prakash Chauhan
"Tried making this last night, and this version of Ragi Dhokla is so much better than restaurant style. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."
Siddharth Vardhan Verma
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and Ragi Dhokla has quickly become a household favorite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"