Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Instant Khaman Dhokla (Vegan Gluten free Savory steamed Cake with Split Chick Pea flour)



Looking for a gluten free, high protein, low carb savory snack. Then this one will perfectly fit the bill. Made with split chick pea flour and seasoned with spices, these are steamed snacks. Easy to make, tastes great and good for you. What more is needed to curb those cravings. If you haven't tried this out do try it now and let me know.


Dhokla is a gujarati(Western Indian Dish). My introduction to Gujarati cuisine happened few years back, when I was working full time and I used to have Nanny(nannies I had 3 of them) to look after my kids and do cooking at home. This went on for few years but the time lines, dead lines demanded more time away from my kids. I quit my full time job and switched to part time one. One of them was a very versatile cook and she used to do catering in the weekends, when she wasn't baby sitting. I learnt a lot of new recipes from her and this is one of hers.


Preparation Time - 5 Minutes
Cooking Time - 12 - 15 Minutes
Serves - 2


Ingredients


Split Chick Pea flour(Besan) - 1 Cup
Water - 3/4 Cup
Green Chilies - 1 to 2 or to taste(grate them)
Salt - 1/2 Tsp or to taste
Ginger - 1 Inch piece( peeled and grated)
Oil - 1 Tbsp 
Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp
Eno - 1 Tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp
Asafoetida - pinch (exclude this for gluten free dishes)


Tempering


Coconut Oil - 2 Tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp
Asafoetida powder - pinch
Sesame seeds - 1 Tbsp
Curry leaves - few
Chopped green chilies or jalapeno - 1 to 2 per taste


Grated coconut - 2 Tbsp


Method


1) Heat a pressure pan or a steamer with enough water and place a stand at the bottom and let the water boil while we prepare the batter.


2) In a wide mouthed vessel take the split chick pea flour, salt, asafoetida powder, turmeric powder, grated ginger, grated chili.


3) Grease a wide plate with enough oil and keep it aside.


4) To the flour mixture add the water, oil, lemon juice and using a hand blender blend thoroughly to make a batter without any lumps.  Now add the eno salt and blend once again and pour into the greased plate and steam for 12-15 minutes. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.


5) Heat a pan, add coconut oil. Once the oil is warm add the mustard seeds, asafoetida powder, white sesame seeds, curry leaves and chopped green chilies or jalapeno peppers. Saute for few minutes till the sesame seeds and chilies change color add 2 Tbsp water and let this boil.


6) Now the steamed dhokla would have cooled. Poke holes using a fork and pour the seasoning along with the water on top of the dhokla so that water will make it even more softer. Cut them into diamonds, garnish with grated coconut and serve with some cilantro chutney.




29 comments:

Raji said...

I had dhoklas yesterday evening...but I made the instant gits one....your version is much healthy Sadhana and I would love to try this.

Hari Chandana said...

Absolutely inviting clicks.. thanks for the wonderful recipe dear.. looks yummy !!
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Krithi's Kitchen said...

Super looking dhokla.. bookmarked..

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a girl's diary said...

the dhoklas are looking very soft....delicious

Swarnavalli Suresh said...

nice soft dhoklas love it...

Raksha said...

Nice dhoklas

thekitchenaffaire said...

Woww.. I love Khaman dhokla and have had it from my friend. Never got a chance to make one. Thank you so much for the recipe. Will surely try this out :)

Reva said...

Dhokla looks yummy.. I have not tried making it but after looking at your recipe I think I should try it:)
Reva

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Lovely looking dhoklas. Must have tasted delicious as well.

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

Sunanda said...

Collect your awards waiting in my blog..

Mugdha said...

awesome dhoklas...:)

Priya said...

I always have a soft corner to this beautiful dhoklas, they came out super prefect and inviting..

Sobha Shyam said...

dhoklas look awesome..lovely recipe..

Apu said...

One of my favourite snacks!!

sangee vijay said...

i too make it with Gits instant mix...this looks so perfect and truly invitng...thanx for sharing recipes with information...Keep up the great work...

Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal said...

That sure looks so very tempting, love the tempering and garnishing :)

Sensible Vegetarian said...

Thanks a lot every one for your lovely comments. The measurement in this Dhokla is very critical similar to baking a cake. So try it out and let me know how it turned out for you. Apu, I am not able to view your profile so don't know from where you are coming from. Please do leave your website or blog name to keep it touch.

Alessandra said...

Thank you for this, I really think that I should use chickpea flour more often :-).

Ciao
Alessandra

GEETHA ACHAL said...

Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe...Love the clicks...

divya said...

OMG... What a tempting recipe.. lovely presentation dear..

Momof3 said...

Your dhoklas look inviting...Yum!

Sarah said...

i love dhokla and thanks for the awesome recipe! Interesting use of Eno salt :)

Radhika said...

Superb and the word instant really caught my attention. Book marked.

Sum said...

Looks very nice...

Vardhini said...

Lovely dhoklas .. colorful and tasty.

Vardhini
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Priya Sreeram said...

i love dhoklas and your platter looks like a happy indulgence

Prathima Rao said...

Soft & yummy dhoklas!!! I prefer these instant ones over the usual lengthy process of making dhoklas :)
Prathima Rao
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Ila said...

delicious and tempting dhokla :)

aipi said...

Dhokla~ hmm..its been years I had this snack ~ they look amazing and perfectly done.
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