Instant Khaman Dhokla Recipe
Khaman Dhokla is a light, spongy, and juicy Gujarati delicacy that has earned a special place in Indian households. During my college days, I tried many times to perfect this dish — and after a few attempts, I finally nailed that fluffy, melt-in-the-mouth texture. This version skips curd completely but still delivers outstanding results every single time.
Ingredients
- For Dhokla Batter:
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp citric acid
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp finely chopped green chili
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pinch baking soda
- 2 tsp Eno (fruit salt)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix gram flour and water until smooth with no lumps.
- Add salt, sugar, citric acid, grated ginger, chopped green chili, and oil. Mix well.
- Just before steaming, add baking soda and Eno. Mix in one direction; you’ll see the batter turn airy and bubbly.
- Immediately pour the batter into a greased dish suitable for microwave or steaming.
- Microwave on high for 5–6 minutes or steam for 15–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool slightly, then cut into square pieces.
Chef’s Tips
- No Curd Version: This recipe skips curd but still turns out fluffy, thanks to Eno and citric acid.
- Steaming vs. Microwave: Both work fine. Microwave for speed, steaming for traditional texture.
- Masala Twist: Add a pinch of turmeric for vibrant color.
- Green Peas Dhokla: Add boiled and mashed peas for variety.
Hmm…yummy….! Bt y dnt u use curd??n can i bake it in oven???
Thanks Noreen. 🙂 In place of one cup water, you can use half cup water and half cup curd when you are baking dhokla with curd. Also skip citric acid if you are using curd. Here I have used microwave oven only.