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October 6, 2020 14 Comments

Rava Dhokla | Suji Dhokla (vegetarian, 10 ingredients)

Mummy’s Rava Dhokla that’s soft, light, and fluffy. Perfect for brunch, pair it with a cup of masala chai.
Rava Dhokla | Suji Dhokla (vegetarian, 10 ingredients)

Growing up in a Punjabi household, my mom introduced us to various foods all over India. I grew up eating Dhokla, the popular Gujurati snack. It’s one of my mom specialties and we all love it so much.
Rava Dhokla | Suji Dhokla (vegetarian, 10 ingredients)

What is Rava Dhokla / Suji Dhokla?

Rava / Suji is semolina which is part of the wheat family. Rava/Suji is mixed with yogurt, ginger, turmeric (optional), green chilies (optional), salt, water, oil, and ENO (fruit salt). The batter is then steamed for 20 minutes. A flavorful tempering of mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, and green chilies is added as a garnish.

Should I add Turmeric to Rava Dhokla or not?

The ongoing Dhokla Debate! My mom adds turmeric to Dhokla, but I’m Punjabi, so my mom has her own way of making Dhokla.

I recently learned there are various types of dhokla besides Rava Dhokla and Khaman Dhokla. Rava Dhokla or Suji Dhokla usually doesn’t consist of turmeric, and it’s referred to as “white” dhokla. To add turmeric or not? After doing a poll on Instastories, I’m happy to know that those from a certain part of Gujrat add turmeric to dhokla and the rest don’t.

Since this recipe is originally from my mom, I wanted to make it exactly how she makes it. Personally, I like the flavor and color.
Rava Dhokla | Suji Dhokla (vegetarian, 10 ingredients)

Rava Dhokla using an Instant Pot vs. Stovetop?

I’ve tried my mom’s recipe a few times in the Instant Pot, and although it was good, it was not fluffy and spongy. The results are far better using the stovetop method.

How do I make Dhokla without a Dhokla Steamer Set?

Since I don’t have the Dhokla Steamer set for stovetop, I sort of used my imagination and created my own. Here’s how.

Take a wok – I use Calphalon. Place the Instant Pot Trivet. Use a 9″ round cake pan and place it over the trivet. Cover with the wok lid. This works amazingly well!
Rava Dhokla | Suji Dhokla (vegetarian, 10 ingredients)

Rava Dhokla is:

Moist
Soft & Fluffy
Delicious
Light
Perfect with Masala Chai
Mom’s Recipe
Rava Dhokla | Suji Dhokla (vegetarian, 10 ingredients)

How to make Rava Dhokla recipe or Suji Dhokla recipe step by step?

Prep

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine rava/suji, yogurt, freshly grated ginger, turmeric, green chilies (optional), avocado oil, salt, and water.
2. Mix batter well. Let the batter sit for 15 minutes.
3. In the meantime, take a wok, add 3 cups of water along with the Instant Pot Trivet.
4. Cover with a lid and turn on the stove on medium heat until the water boils. This will take roughly 5-8 minutes. Then turn off the stove.

5. Once 15 minutes are up, add ENO (fruit salt) to the batter. Mix well, but DO NOT OVER MIX.
6. Brush oil all over the 9″ cake pan and on the sides.

Steam the Dhokla

7. Transfer the batter to the cake pan. Sprinkle red chili powder on top. 
8. Place the cake pan over the steaming hot water and trivet. Cover with a lid. Steam for 20 minutes on medium heat.
9. After 20 minutes, using a butter knife, check if the knife comes out clean.
10. It does, your dhokla is ready. Remove pan from the wok and set aside.

Prepare the Tadka

1. Here’s what you’ll need – oil, curry leaves, sesame seeds, mustard seeds, green chilies, and asafoetida (hing).
2. Heat up a little pot (tadka pot) on medium heat, add oil, once hot, add the sesame seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, and green chilies. Saute for about 20 seconds.
3. Add curry leaves and cover with a lid. Remove from the stove. At this point, add a 1/4 cup of water to the tadka and swirl around.
4. Evenly pour the tadka over the dhokla.
5. Cut into diamond shapes and serve.

Enjoy with Masala Chai!

 

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Rava Dhokla / Suji Dhokla

Mummy's Rava Dhokla that's soft, light, and fluffy. It goes perfect with a cup of masala chai.


Course Breakfast/Brunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Rava Dhokla, Semolina, Suji Dhokla
DietVegetarian, 10 Ingredients
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 413kcal
Author Nisha


Ingredients

for dhokla

  • 1 1/4 cups rava/suji/semolina
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • pinch of turmeric
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp ENO

for tempering

  • 1 1/2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • pinch of asafoetida
  • 2 green chilies sliced in half
  • 1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 12 curry leaves
  • 1/4 cup water

for garnish

  • to taste fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Prep

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine rava/suji, yogurt, freshly grated ginger, turmeric, green chilies (optional), avocado oil, salt, and water.
  • Mix batter well. Let the batter sit for 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, take a wok, add 3 cups of water along with the Instant Pot Trivet.
  • Cover with a lid and turn on the stove on medium heat until the water boils. This will take roughly 5-8 minutes. Then turn off the stove.
  • Once 15 minutes are up, add ENO (fruit salt) to the batter. Mix well, but DO NOT OVER MIX.
  • Brush oil all over the cake pan and on the sides.

Steam the Dhokla

  • Transfer the batter to the cake pan. Sprinkle red chili powder on top.
  • Place the cake pan over the steaming hot water and trivet. Cover with a lid. Steam for 20 minutes on medium heat.
  • After 20 minutes, using a butter knife, check if the knife comes out clean.
  • It does, your dhokla is ready. Remove pan from the wok and set aside.

Prepare the Tadka

  • Here's what you'll need - oil, curry leaves, sesame seeds, mustard seeds, green chilies, and asafoetida (hing).
  • Heat up a little pot (tadka pot) on medium heat, add oil, once hot, add the sesame seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, and green chilies. Saute for about 20 seconds.
  • Add curry leaves and cover with a lid. Remove from the stove. At this point, add a 1/4 cup of water to the tadka and swirl around.
  • Evenly pour the tadka over the dhokla.
  • Cut into diamond shapes and serve.

Equipment

Stainless Steel Wok
Instant Pot
Primal Avocado Oil

Nutrition Facts
Rava Dhokla / Suji Dhokla
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 724mg31%
Potassium 281mg8%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Vitamin C 86mg104%
Calcium 137mg14%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Roshni says

    October 7, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    Dhokla came out amazing.

    Reply
  2. Nethra says

    October 8, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last night… so so easy and so yummy!! I can’t wait to make it again this weekend for a friend.

    Reply
  3. Usha says

    October 9, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    Bush’s – I made these last night and they are so yummy and perfect. I am making them again today! Thank you the delish recipe! I sent you the pic on insta!

    Reply
    • Usha says

      October 9, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      Sorry my autocorrect keeps changing your name. So sorry.

      Reply
  4. Gauri says

    October 10, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe. I tried and it came out amazing. No more instant dhokla packs for me 😊

    Reply
  5. Shobhi says

    October 10, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    5 stars
    Loved it! Going to add it to our bfast rotation 🙂 Thanks for the detailed recipe!

    Reply
  6. Harvinder says

    October 12, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    5 stars
    Very easy to make and so yummy.. perfect measurements and timing came out so good. Thanks Nisha for amazing and simple recipes

    Reply
  7. Sheetal says

    October 18, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    Best dhokla ever! Super easy to make and delicious.

    Reply
  8. Sapna says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    The dhokla came out so fluffy and moist. Directions were perfect and so easy to follow. I love your recipes!!!

    Reply
  9. Nadira Ejaz says

    October 22, 2020 at 7:15 am

    4 stars
    Loved the recipe.. It goes so quick.. Easy to prepare and very well scripted!

    Reply
  10. Nadira Ejaz says

    October 22, 2020 at 7:16 am

    4 stars
    Very easy to make! The recipe is Well scripted! Loved it

    Reply
  11. Priya says

    October 23, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect recipe! My husband who doesn’t care for dhokla says this is the best ever! It cane out perfectly. Thanks for the steaming hack Nisha. Spot on recipe as always 😊

    Reply
  12. Krishna says

    October 25, 2020 at 5:28 am

    5 stars
    Super quick yet delicious recipe! Everyone in the family loved it! Thank you for the delicious recipe.

    Reply
  13. Radhika says

    November 25, 2020 at 11:58 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe.. came out on point. My 1 year old loves this dhokla so its a huge win for me😊

    Reply

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