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Soft and fluffy authentic Gujarati Dhokla served with green chutney

Authentic Gujarati Dhokla Recipe (Soft, Spongy & Instant Khaman Dhokla)

Learn how to make soft, fluffy, and authentic Gujarati Dhokla at home with this easy step-by-step recipe. This traditional Indian steamed snack is light, healthy, and perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or as an appetizer. Ready in under 45 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dhokla Batter
  • 1 cup gram flour besan
  • 1 tablespoon semolina optional
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-green chili paste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ENO fruit salt
For Tempering
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 8 –10 curry leaves
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut

Method
 

  1. Grease a steaming tray or cake pan with oil and keep it ready.
  2. In a large bowl, combine gram flour, semolina, sugar, turmeric, salt, ginger-green chili paste, lemon juice, and water. Mix until you get a smooth, lump-free batter.
  3. Prepare your steamer and bring the water to a gentle boil.
  4. Add ENO fruit salt to the batter and gently mix. The batter will become light and frothy.
  5. Immediately pour the batter into the greased pan.
  6. Steam for 18–20 minutes over medium heat or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the dhokla to cool slightly before cutting it into squares.
  8. Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add sesame seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.
  9. Mix water, sugar, and lemon juice, then pour into the tempering. Simmer for 1 minute.
  10. Pour the tempering evenly over the dhokla. Garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut. Serve warm with green chutney.

Notes

  • Always add ENO just before steaming.
  • Do not overmix after adding ENO.
  • Steam on medium heat for soft and fluffy dhokla.
  • Let the tempering soak into the dhokla for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.