Suji Besan Dhokla
Suji Besan Dhokla is a healthy, and vegan dish from the state of Gujarat in India. It is made with a combination of semolina (suji) and gram flour (besan), and is a great source of protein and dietary fiber. This dish is steamed, making it a healthy alternative to fried snacks, and is perfect for a light breakfast, snack, or as an appetizer.
Allergen Information: Contains Gluten
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
85 kcal
Protein
4 g
Carbs
13 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Wheat, semolina
0.25 cup (60g)
Lemon, juice
1 tsp (5g)
Chillies, green-1
2 number (1g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Mustard seeds
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Curry leaves
3 gms (3g)
Ginger Paste
1 tsp (5g)
Skimmed Milk Curd
0.25 cup (50g)
Mustard oil
1 tsp (5g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Besan (chickpea flour)
0.25 cup (60g)
Eno fruit Salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a bowl, mix together semolina, besan, curd, water, ginger paste, green chili, and salt to make a smooth batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Grease a dhokla plate or a steaming plate with oil.
In a separate bowl, add Eno fruit salt to the batter and mix well. The batter will become frothy.
Pour the batter into the greased plate and steam for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once done, remove the plate from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.
Cut the dhokla into small pieces.
In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
Add curry leaves, Stir well.
Pour this tempering over the dhokla pieces.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.
Community Reviews & Results
Suresh Mani Agarwal
"Making this regularly for dinner, and this version of Suji Besan Dhokla is so much better than restaurant style. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."
Yash Lata Marik
"Prepped this over the weekend, and this version of Suji Besan Dhokla is so much better than restaurant style. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Chirag Prasad Das
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and the step-by-step instructions made cooking completely seamless. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will be making this again very soon."
Nandini Saran Gupta
"Prepped this over the weekend, and I loved how light yet filling this Suji Besan Dhokla turned out to be. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."