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    Dal dhokla | Mixed dal dhokla recipe

    May 28, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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    No mention of Gujarati food can be complete without the quintessential "Dhokla".Simple steamed protein rich and super tasty. Most people know the"Khaman" version. We use chickpea flour or 'besan'  to make Khaman. It has a distinct yellow color.The dal & rice version is the actual dhokla. Dal dhokla is also a great way to start your day. It is fermented so is great for gut & is a powerhouse of nutrients. Mix dal recipe is a great way to have proteins.

    Another must have variety is a sandwich dhokla.It combines both rava and besan dhokla. You can also make the oats dhokla if you want to have oats 

    Kids and aged people can also enjoy mixed dal dhokla. It has minimal oil & spices. It has everything for everyone. Bit of sweetness, some acidity and loads of nutrients.

    Low oil yet great flavors.

    mix dal dhokla recipe

    Fermented foods and Indian subcontinent

    Fermented food may be a fad now in the western world. However, Indian cuisine uses a lot of fermented cooking. You have various foods in all parts of the country which cater to your digestive needs. It helps you improve your gut without actually popping a probiotic or a prebiotic and countless pills.

    Idli, Dosa in the South ,Dhokla in the west, Gundruk and Sinki in the east and Kanji in the North.

    This below recipe allows to ferment the mix,the addition of baking soda allows it to make it more soft and fluffier.

    Step by step pictures for dal dhokla

    1. Soak dal and rice with enough water for minimum of 4 hours.
    mix dal dhokla step 1

    2. Blend with minimum water & salt to get a thick batter,keep it aside for 6 hrs/overnight.

    mix dal dhokla step 2

    3. Add ginger, chillies,lemon juice and salt to the batter,get the steamer ready with water.

    mix dal dhokla step 3

    4. Add the baking soda to the mix, mix it gently.

    mix dal dhokla step 4

    5. Transfer the batter to a steaming plate(pre greased with oil)

    mix dal dhokla step 5

    6. Steam for 15-20 minutes or until cooked. Once its has cooled after an hour, cut into squares.

    mix dal dhokla step 6

    7. Meanwhile, prepare the tempering / tadka in a pan.Heat oil ,add mustard seeds, curry leaves and chilies. Add ¼ cup water at the end.

    mix dal dhokla step 7

    8. Add the dhokla pieces, mix gently and cover it. Cook on low flame for 2 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for few minutes. Garnish with coriander,serve with green chutney.

    mix dal dhokla step 8

    Read the mixed dal dhokla recipe below:

    mix dal dhokla recipe
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    Mixed dal dhokla-Steamed lentil cake

    Mixed dal dhokla is a protein rich recipe with very little oil.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: daal dhokala, daal dhokla, dal dhokla, dal ka dhokla, mixed dal dhokla
    Servings: 4
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup channa dal/Split chickpeas dal
    • ½ cup urad dal/ black gram dal
    • ½ cup mung dal/yellow lentils
    • ½ cup rice
    • 1 tablespoon ginger
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 small chilli chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda or 1 teaspoon Eno
    • Salt as per taste

    For tempering:

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
    • 4-5 green chillies sliced.
    • few sprigs of curry leaves

    Instructions

    • Soak all the lentils and rice overnight with enough water.(4 hours minimum)
    • Blend with minimum water & salt to get a thick batter,keep it aside for 6 hrs/overnight.
    • Add ginger,chillies,lemon juice and salt to the batter,get the steamer ready with water.
    • Add the baking soda to the mix, mix it gently.
    • Transfer the batter to a steaming plate(pre greased with oil)
    • Steam for 15-20 minutes or until cooked. Once its has cooled after an hour, cut into squares.
    • Meanwhile, prepare the tempering / tadka in a pan.Heat oil ,add mustard seeds, curry leaves and chilies. Add ¼ cup water at the end.
    • Add the dhokla pieces, mix gently and cover it. Cook on low flame for 2 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for few minutes. Garnish with coriander, serve with green chutney.

    Notes

    The addition of water in the tempering with make the dhokla more soft

    You can also make the dhokla for teatime party. Just microwave dhokla recipe for a minute before serving if they are late. Alternatively, you may steam for 5 minutes, if you do not own one, like me.

    If you love Gujarati food, see our Kutch diary for the best places to eat and enjoy in Kutch.

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