Sooji Dhokla (Rava Dhokla)

Suji Ka Dhokla, also known as rava Dhokla, is a soft, fluffy, and savory steamed cake made from semolina (rava). It is a popular snack or breakfast dish that is often served with chutney or sambar. Sooji dhokla is very light, delicious and a healthy snack. This dish can be made instantly, with few and simple ingredients available at home.

Sooji Dhokla (Rava Dhokla)

Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rava/Suji/Semolina

  • 1/4 cup – finely chopped boiled vegetables (carrots, French beans, peas, corn etc.)

  • ½ cup sour Curd (yogurt)

  • 1 tsp Green Chili-Ginger Paste

  • 3/4 cup water approximately

  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder

  • 2 tsp Fruit Salt/Eno or 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • Oil for greasing

  • For tempering

  • 1 teaspoon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon sesame (optional)

  • 1 green chili sliced

  • 1 tablespoon curry leaves

  • 1 tablespoon coriander chopped

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh coconut

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 to 3 tablespoon water

  • 1 teaspoon oil

  • 1 pinch asafetida (hing)

Directions

  • Mix all the ingredients except ENO in a bowl and make a smooth batter. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Set the steamer with enough water.
  • Grease a steaming plate.
  • Add the ENO to the batter and mix lightly. The batter will froth.
  • Pour the batter in the prepared plate and keep in the steamer.
  • Steam it for 15 to 20 minutes. Check by inserting a tooth pick or a knife, it should come out clean.
  • Take the plate out and leave for 5 minutes. Cut by moving the knife horizontally and then vertically.
  • Heat oil in a pan; add the mustard, challis, curry leaves, Hing and sauté for few seconds.
  • Add water, salt and bring to boil.
  • Pour this evenly on the dhokla.
  • Garnish with coriander and coconut.
 

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