White Dhokla | Khatta Dhokla | Idada Recipe

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Obtained leftover idli or dosa batter? Flip it into gentle, spongy White Dhokla, a fermented, tangy, scrumptious model of yellow dhokla – made simply with our home made idli dosa batter!

white dhokla served on a banana leaf platter with chutney

I must get extra individuals on the White Dhokla practice as a result of I feel it’s a type of recipes that’s simply SO underrated! I’d even prefer it greater than the normal Gujarati yellow khaman dhokla if I’m being sincere. Any such Dhokla is made with out besan, and with a fermented batter – the hero right here is definitely my home made idli dosa batter that offers the dhokla a delicate tang with the identical gentle and fluffy dhokla texture that we love.

In case you’ve acquired leftover idli dosa batter readily available, this recipe takes simply 5 minutes of prep time and comes collectively in simply 20 minutes, making it the right breakfast or night snack that’s as tasty as it’s handy.

Bounce to part: White Dhokla

White Dhokla Components

Batter

Idli-dosa batter, inexperienced chilli, ginger, salt, crushed pepper
Eno or fruit salt (see notes for substitute) – this offers us that ethereal and spongy texture that’s signature to dhokla

Tempering

Cooking oil, mustard seeds, white sesame seeds, asafoetida powder (hing), curry leaves, coriander leaves, salt, sugar, lemon juice, water

For Garnish

Coriander leaves, freshly grated coconut

Richa’s High Ideas

Including eno to the batter makes these dhoklas tremendous fluffy – you’ll be able to sub with baking soda and lemon juice in a pinch however don’t skip this!
Let the dhokla relaxation earlier than chopping so it stays fluffy and doesn’t collapse

Often Requested Questions

What’s white dhokla product of?

White dhokla is often comprised of fermented rice and urad dal batter, identical to idli or dosa batter. However this idada recipe cleverly repurposes it for a fluffy steamed snack.

What’s the distinction between white and yellow dhokla?

White dhokla (aka khatta dhokla) is comprised of rice and dal batter, and is tangy, gentle, and flippantly spiced.Yellow dhokla (aka khaman), then again is made with besan (gram flour) and is a little more dense and barely candy.

Is white dhokla wholesome?

Sure! It’s steamed (not fried), naturally fermented, and low in oil. Plus, it’s gluten-free and simple to digest.

Can I make this with out fermentation?

Fermentation provides taste and softness, but when wanted, you’ll be able to strive utilizing store-bought batter and improve Eno barely to compensate.

Serving Concepts

Dunk this khatta dhokla into some inexperienced chutney
Have it with a cup of chai
Pack it in your kiddo’s tiffins with tomato ketchup for a straightforward lunch

White Dhokla Customisation Concepts

Add some crimson chilli powder rather than/together with black pepper powder to the batter for barely spicier dhoklas
You’ll be able to throw in some white sesame seeds to the tempering lends a beautiful crunch and texture to the dhoklas
Skip the tempering fully for a lighter and barely faster tea time snack. These Gujarati khatta dhokla style scrumptious both methods!

Storage Ideas

Retailer batter within the fridge and make contemporary dhokla when wanted. It’s necessary to solely retailer the idli dosa batter and so as to add the remaining elements reminiscent of salt, sugar, eno simply earlier than steaming the dhokla
Steamed dhokla retains nicely for 2-3 days if saved in an hermetic container within the fridge
This dhokla is not freezer-friendly — texture modifications when thawed
Reheat in a steamer or microwave with a splash of water
You’ll be able to add contemporary tempering to revive the flavour earlier than serving

Recipes With Idli Dosa Batter:

freshly steamed white dhokla still in the steamer plate ready to be served

This White Dhokla has acquired to be considered one of my favourite issues to make with leftover idli dosa batter! Straightforward, fuss-free and so so scrumptious. Give it a attempt to I guess it’ll make it’s method to your weekly rotation ❤️

In case you preferred this recipe, be sure you keep tuned for extra as a part of my Idli Dosa Batter sequence, and ship me your recreations over on my IG @my_foodstory!

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Batter

Take the idli-dosa batter in a bowl, add crushed chilli, ginger, salt & combine to mix nicely. As soon as the water begins boiling, add fruit salt or Eno to the batter and blend gently until the batter is frothy.
1 ¼ cups idli-dosa batter, 1 inexperienced chilli crushed, ¾ inch ginger crushed, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon eno or fruit salt

Steaming dhoklas

Switch the batter instantly to the greased steamer plate, sprinkle crushed pepper on high, carry on the stand, cowl and steam on excessive warmth for 10 minutes. To verify if the Dhokla is cooked, insert a toothpick within the centre of the dhokla and if it comes out clear, it’s carried out. If it has batter on it, steam for a couple of extra minutes till carried out. Relaxation for five minutes, take away from the steamer and put aside to chill.
¼ teaspoon crushed pepper

Tempering

Warmth oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and as soon as they sputter, add sesame seeds, hing, curry leaves, salt, sugar and water. Watch out because the water will splutter. After 10 seconds, change off the range and squeeze lemon. Combine with a spoon.
1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, ¼ teaspoon asafoetida powder, 2 sprigs curry leaves, 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, juice of ½ lemon

Serving Dhoklas

Demould dhoklas as soon as cooled and lower into squares. Pour the tempering over the dhokla and let it soak in it for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with grated coconut & coriander leaves simply earlier than serving.
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 tablespoon freshly grated coconut

Including eno helps in making the dhoklas spongy, porous & gentle, so don’t skip it.

Energy: 52kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 0.4g, Fats: 5g, Saturated Fats: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 3g, Trans Fats: 0.01g, Sodium: 467mg, Potassium: 20mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 33IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 0.2mg

This text was researched and written by Navya Khetarpal.

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