For the all the dhokla fear one has, from this recipe to this current one, it depends on how you view it! When I had announced Khaman Dhokla for ICC years back, I never knew I will again be making an instant one for the same. Though the taste is not exactly as spongy as you get with the regular ones, this dhokla steamed in microwave oven, still tastes great.
I was very late for my third day post and all I had was just about 10 mins. Will surely be improvising on the texture to get that spongy taste as well. Meanwhile you can enjoy what's on plate today.
Though it looked like we are going to have a long week off for the Kids vacation, it's almost close to the school reopening. Both the boys keep counting how many days have gone in and plan what next to play. It's surprises that days simply pass off like that!
When I was making this in the morning, all of them were so intrigued and wanted to know what it was and how it was called! They were making fun on hearing Dhokla.
Microwave instant Dhokla in 3 Minutes
Fried Gram Flour / Besan - 1 cup
Semolina / Rava - 2 tbsp
Salt to Taste
Turmeric powder a pinch
Fruit Salt - 1 tsp
Green Chili paste - 1/2 tsp
Water - 3/4 cup
For Tempering:
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds. Urad dal - 1/4 tso
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Green Chilies - 1 long
Sesame Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Water - 1/2 cup
Sugar - 1 tsp
For Making the Dhokla
In a bowl, take all ingredients except water and mix well. Slowly add water and gently stir in to mix into a lump less batter.
You will see that the batter will rise immediately. Pour this into a greased mw safe flat bowl and steam in microwave mode for 3 mins. Let it rest for a min.
To make sure the dhokla is cooked, insert a knife and see if it's done.
In another bowl, mix the lemon juice, sugar and water and pour this over the dhoklas. Let it sit for a min for the syrup to be adsorbed.
For tempering
Heat oil and add mustard, urad dal, sesame seeds, curry leaves, chopped green chilies, saute for a min and pour over the dhokla.
Cut into pieces and serve hot
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preeti garg says
Look Awesome, i always made with same ingredients in pressure cooker or steamer...
Priya says
SImply loved ur 3minutes dhokla,well done Valli.
divya says
It's finger licking delicious & tempting..
Priya R says
wow this is my fav snack and making it in 3 minutes is awesome, bookmarked and planning to try this soon
Priya
Cook like Priya
Vanamala Hebbar says
Superb....nice
Archana Potdar says
Simple easy and delicious. o need to soak that the plus. Big plus.
Suja Manoj says
Love this quick recipe,thanks for sharing
Nivedhanams Sowmya says
that is so quick!!! 10 minutes including pictures and posting is amazing speed!!! wow..
foodiliciousnan says
Wow! Just 10 mins to prepare and 3 mins in the MW! with my little one constantly wanting attention, I'm all for quick recipes these days 🙂
Jayanthi says
Valli, you know my tug of war with dhokla and you've given a recipe that's making me so tempting to try. I'll try it and let you know.
Saraswathi Tharagaram says
Quick and easy dholak. Looks yumm.
vaishali sabnani says
well done Valli..trust me living in Gujrat..as yet I have not been able to master this!...my friends make it sooo well that I have stopped trying!
Rajani says
I am off to make some!
The Pumpkin Farm says
I make dhokla often but am always wary about the results , this is probably as good or tough as cake....i have tried the microwave version but in much smaller quantity
when you said steam in microwave mode , did u mean using the microwave safe idli / dhokla stand that holds water at the base? I used it once for idlis and loved them when they were hot..but later they became pretty hard as they cooled down...I guess i shud give a try rather than chatting here 🙂 ur dhokla looks super tempting
Satya says
wow its really quick...looks tasty too..
Chef Mireille says
AMAZING to make something so delicious in such a short time!
sharada says
hi,
tried this instant dhokla in mw.Came out superb.thanks..