Instant Rava Dhokla Recipe

Khatta Dhokla on a plate with green chilies

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Instant Rava Dhokla Recipe

If you are a fan of instant recipes, then this recipe for the Instant Rava Dhokla is a must-try. This rava delicacy is nutritious and ready to devour in 30 minutes. An impressive addition to your party table or an excellent tiffin snack for your little ones, this Instant Sooji Dhokla needs no fermentation or soaking, or grinding.

Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Rest: 15

Total: 45

Course: Breakfast, Snacks And Appetizers

Cuisine: Egg-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

FOR DHOKLA

1 cups Sooji (Semolina)
½ cup Sour Curd
¼ teaspoon Citric acid
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Ginger paste
1 teaspoon Chopped green Chillies (optional)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
3 tablespoons Oil (divided 1 tablespoon for batter + 1 tablespoon to grease the bowl)
3/4 cups Lukewarm Water (adjust accordingly)
1 teaspoon Eno

FOR TEMPERING

1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
A pinch of Hing/ Asafoetida
3-4 pieces of Green chillies
12 leaves of Curry leaves
1 tablespoon Oil

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Instructions

In a heavy-bottomed pan, dry roast sooji on a low flame for a couple of minutes. Make sure the flame is on medium-low. Cook sooji until it is light brown, stirring continuously. Once cooked, set it aside to cool.
Transfer the cooled sooji to a mixing bowl.
Add sour curd, citric acid, sugar, ginger paste, green chilies, and salt to the bowl.
Pour in water and make the batter. Add water accordingly. You may need a little less, depending on the consistency of the curd. The batter should be of thick-dropping consistency. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
Cover and let the dhokla batter rest for 15 minutes. (Read tips above)
Meanwhile, grease the bowl with oil. Greasing it properly ensures an easy slide-out of dhokla when unmolding. Set it aside.
To steam dhokla, heat water in a pan.
Once the water starts boiling, add eno.
Add lemon juice too to the sooji-curd mixture.
It will start to sizzle.
Beat it well.
The batter will become bubbly. Do not overmix the mix.
Pour batter into this greased bowl.
Steam right away. Do not let the batter sit after adding eno. Carefully place the greased bowl-with-dhokla-batter in the pan with boiling water. Cover it with a lid and steam for 20-22 minutes or until the inserted knife or toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from heat and allow it to rest for a while.
Take a greased butter knife and run it around the bowl to loosen dhokla from the sides of the pan. Carefully flip the bowl onto a plate. Light and airy dhokla is ready for tempering.
Heat oil in a pan. Add hing and mustard seeds. Once they start to crackle, add curry leaves and chilies.
Pour this tempering over the cooked dhokla. Cut into cubes and serve hot with the chutney of your choice.

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this Rava dhokla ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this rava dhokla ahead of time and store it for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, well-wrapped in the cling sheet. But remember to cut it into pieces or add tempering only when ready to serve.

When needed, warm it in the microwave for a few seconds, cut it into squares, add the tempering, and serve hot with chutney!

Can I make a big batch of this delicious Khatta Dhokla?

You can indeed make a big batch for your upcoming party or get-together by easily doubling or tripling the recipe. Refer to the recipe card for the same.

Can I make It Gluten-free?

The main ingredient of this recipe, sooji/ rawa (cream of wheat), is unsuitable for people allergic to gluten diets. If you are looking for a gluten-free option, you can replace the regular sooji with Idli rava, which is entirely gluten-free.

Can I make this dhokla in the microwave?

This instant sooji ka dhokla is made using a pan and steamer. However, you can also cook it in a microwave. To cook in a microwave -

Mix the batter as shown in the recipe and pour the batter into a microwave-safe bowl.
Now, set the power on high and cook for 4 minutes. After the cooking time lapses, insert a toothpick to check if it is done.
If it is still uncooked, microwave for another 3- 4 minutes until done.
Enjoy the fluffy and delicious dhoklas.

How can I store these delicious rava dhoklas?

You can comfortably store this rava dhokla in the refrigerator for 2- 3 days in an air-tight container.

When ready to eat, reheat in the microwave for 40- 50 seconds or until warm. Do not overheat while warming; it will dry out and become chewy.

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