Instant Khaman Dhokla

Instant khaman dhokla

Instant Khaman Dhokla is a very popular and irresistible Gujarati snack. It is a steamed cake savory cake made with chickpea flour (besan) and spices. It is a vegan, nutritious and healthy snack.

Traditionally, khaman is made by soaking the chana dal, grinding it coarsely and then fermenting it for 7-8 hours. Spices are then added to it nad the batter is steamed in a steamer.

Here is the quick way of making khaman dhokla that requires no grinding and fermentation. The khaman dhokla comes out spongy with an irresistible taste.

Few tips to help you make soft and spongy khaman.

Use fine chickpea flour (besan) without any lumps in it for preparing khaman (if you have time you can sift the flour to remove the lumps).

Adding sooji (semolina) to the batter will help get the coarse texture of khaman.

Always use fresh eno (fruit salt). If eno is not fresh it will make the khaman dense.

You can replace eno with baking powder and lemon juice with citric acid.

Beat the batter well till light and fluffy. Then always allow the batter to rest at least for 15 minutes.

Keep the steamer with water and the greased tin or plate to boil.

Once the steamer is ready, take the prepared batter and add eno to it. Add 2 tsp of water on eno. The bubbles will start to form. Now whisk the batter in one direction. (Do not whisk the batter vigorously). Once eno is mixed pour the batter in the greased plate/tin that is kept for steaming and steam the batter in the steamer. This action should be quick after the eno is mixed.

If these few points are kept in mind then I am sure the khaman dhokla will come out very well.

I have added a pinch of turmeric to the batter. This resulted in red spots after the batter was steamed. But you can skip adding turmeric to get plain yellow khaman dhokla.

Adding water while making tadka/tempering will help in soaking the khaman and make it softer. It is just like soaking the cake with sugar syrup. The sponge absorbs the water and makes the cake softer.

So friends what are you waiting for? Follow these easy steps and you can make the delicious khaman dhokla in less time.  Also, friends pepkitchen appreciates your views and comments, so please share your feedback with us.

Instant khaman dhokla
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Instant Khaman Dhokla

Instant Khaman Dhokla is a very popular and irresistible Gujarati snack. It is a steamed cake savory cake made with chickpea flour (besan) and spices. It is a vegan, nutritious and healthy snack.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, hightea, Snack, Starters, vegan
Cuisine Gujarati, Indian
Keyword afterschoolsnack, appetizer, breakfast, chickpeaflour, dhokla, Festival, gujarati, hightea, instant, khaman, nonfried, snack, starter, steamed, vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 239kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Take chickpea flour (besan) in a mixing bowl.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Add semolina (sooji) to it.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Add sugar to it.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Add ginger green chili paste
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Add lemon juice.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Add a pinch of turmeric (optional)
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Add salt.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Mix all the ingredients well and then gradually add water to the mixture, stirring so that no lumps are formed.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • The batter should smooth and consistency as shown.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Mix well and cover and keep aside for 30 minutes or 15 minutes at least.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • In the meantime grease the baking tin or a deep plate with oil.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Put water in the steamer and heat it.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Now after 30 minutes, mix the batter and then add the fruit salt or eno.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Add 2 tsp of water on the eno. Bubbles will start to form.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Now whisk the batter gently. The batter will start to rise.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Be quick at this stage, immediately pour the batter into the greased plate. Tap it.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Place the plate filled with the batter in the steamer and cover it and steam the batter for 15 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Remove the tin and let it cool for five minutes. The khaman has risen and has left the edges of the tin. (the reddish spot are due to turmeric)
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Invert the tin on a cooling rack. 
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Prepare the tempering/tadka.  Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, when it crackles add sesame seeds.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Add green chili, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Add water to the tempering and let it boil for , a couple of minutes.
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • Cut the khaman into squares or diamond. Pour the prepared tempering/tadka over the cut khaman. Garnish with chopped coriander and coconut. 
    Instant khaman dhokla
  • The khaman is ready to serve. 
    Instant khaman dhokla

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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