Khatta Dhokla

A tangy and fluffy steamed rice cake, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.

Khatta dhokla is a fermented and steamed sour cake made from rice, black gram (urad dal) & sour yogurt. It is light, spongy, and mildly spiced with ginger and green chilies. It is a nutritious and tasty low fat and gluten-free snack from Gujarati cuisine. It is a light, healthy, and easy-to-make snack dish. ‘Khatta‘ means sour and these dhoklas do have a slight sour taste. The sourness comes from the addition of sour yogurt. Khatta Dhokla is a traditional Gujarati dish made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, seasoned with a touch of sourness from yogurt. This steamed delicacy is soft, spongy, and mildly tangy, making it a delightful and healthy option for breakfast or a snack. It’s often garnished with mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and fresh coriander, and served with green chutney.

Total Time

35 Minutes

Cuisine

Indian

Ingredients

Calories

200

Wash and soak rice and black gram in the ratio of 2:1. Soak them for 3-4 hours.
Add ½ cup of sour curd and grind it to a smooth paste. ½ teaspoon sugar can be added before grinding. Leave the mixture for ferment for 5-6 hours.
After fermenting, add coconut water, salt, and green chili paste and thoroughly mix.
Take 1 ½ tablespoon of oil and add ½ teaspoon of fruit salt and mix it, add it into the batter and mix it with light hands.
Turn on the steamer and grease the mold or plate, then pour in the batter and steam for 10-12 minutes on high heat.
Remove from the steamer and set aside to cool slightly before cutting into cubes or diamond shapes.
To prepare the tempering, heat some peanut oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds, dry red chilies, and curry leaves. Cook for a minute and it’s ready to use.
Pour the tempering on the prepared Dhokla and cut them into desired shapes. Khatta dhokla is ready to serve.