For an appetiser party – Instant Semolina Dokhla

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 1
Instant Semolina Dokhla: Perfect for your next appetizer party
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup semolina , fine
3/4 tablespoon bengal gram flour ( besan )
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3/4 cup sour thick curds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
oil , for greasing
2 green chilies , paste of
1 inch ginger , paste of
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
10 -12 curry leaves
2 green chilies , slit
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
2 tablespoons grated coconut , for garnishing
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves , for garnishing

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
136
Sugar
2g
Fat
6g
Instant Semolina Dokhla is a popular Gujarati snack. Dokhla is a type of steamed cake made from fermented batter of rice and besan. However, this is an instant recipe and does not require fermenting time. This appetizer is perfect for parties, potlucks, and even as a tea-time snack. With its fluffy texture and flavorful tempering, it is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, take semolina, besan, salt, and turmeric powder. Mix with a spoon.
2.Add green chili paste, ginger paste, sour curd. Whisk until the mixture is lump-free. Add 2-3 tbsp water if required to get a thick, pouring consistency.
3.Heat a steamer or kadhai with a stand and 2 cups of water.
4.Grease a plate with oil. Add baking soda to the batter, whisk it well again, and pour the batter immediately into the greased plate. Place the plate inside the steamer and cover it with a lid. Steam for 10-12 minutes on medium flame.
5.After 10-12 mins of steaming, insert a knife or toothpick in the center of dhokla. If it comes out clean, dhokla is ready. Turn off the flame and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.
6.Once cooled, take out the plate from the steamer. And cut dhokla into equal square pieces.
7.For the tempering, in a kadhai, heat oil. Add mustard seeds, let them splutter. Add green chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida powder. Mix well and pour it over the dhokla. Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.

PROS

Semolina dokhla is a healthy alternative for an appetizer.
It is steam-cooked and is thus low in calories, sugar, and fat.
This appetizer is also vegan.

CONS

The recipe calls for baking soda and is high in sodium.
It might not be suitable for people on a low-sodium diet.

It is acidic in nature and can cause gas and bloating if consumed in large quantities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Semolina dokhla is made from semolina and besan, which are rich in protein, fiber, and vitamin B complex. The sour curd helps in digestion. The green chili paste and ginger paste help in boosting immunity and improve metabolism. Besan is gluten-free and is suitable for people with celiac disease.

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