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October 21, 2021

Microwave Idli Dhokla| Instant Microwave Dhokla – Super soft and Spongy

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Instant Dhokla recipe made in the microwave. Microwave instant Idli Dhokla is prepared in the Microwave Idli stand in just 4 minutes. It’s super soft, spongy, and soaked with a juicy tempering. Enjoy the perfect Dhokla in just 4 minutes.

  • What is Idli Dhokla?
  • What is the difference between khaman and dhokla?
  • Why is my dhokla not spongy?
  • Why ENO is used in dhokla?
  • What makes dhokla spongy?
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What is Idli Dhokla?

Instant Microwave Idli Dhokla is savory idli made out of Bengal gram flour and is steamed to get a fluffy texture. The dish is a pride of Gujarat and has become a favorite across the country. It’s a low-calorie, healthy and protein-packed snack. This recipe is a combination of the South Indian Idli recipe with popular Gujarati flavors.

Simply put, a delicious sweet and savory Gujarati Dhokla made in Idli stand (Microwave), instant and easy to follow recipe.

What is the difference between khaman and dhokla?

Very few people know the difference between khaman and dhokla. While dhokla is made of a rice-chana dal batter, the khaman is made of just split chickpeas. It’s the further addition of baking soda that makes khaman lighter than dhokla, and a hot favorite with those who love light, steamed food.

But the Besan Dhokla as popularly named all across the country is made with Besan and semolina mix.

Why is my Dhokla not spongy?

One of the biggest reasons, why many people struggle to make spongy and fluffy Dhokla is, adding a lot of water to the batter. It’s likely to lose its consistency and shape. And eventually, it won’t become spongy. In some cases, it may not rise at all.

Why ENO is used in dhokla?

ENO is used to make the batter rise and make it fluffy. It fills the batter with air and makes it light. Also, ENO does not interfere with the batter composition unlike Soda-bi-card, which changes the color of the batter to red. Besides, it reacts with turmeric and makes red patches in the batter.

What makes dhokla spongy?

The dhokla will get the right sponge and fluffiness if we put the right amount of ENO and water to it. In this recipe, we mix ENO with a bit of oil, to ensure the same. Oil delays the rising of the batter, instead of instantly forming bubbles and then falling flat by the time it begins cooking. ENO provides the air and semolina adds to its body.

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Microwave Idli Dhikla
Microwave Idli Dhokla| Instant Microwave Idli Dhokla - Super soft and Spongy
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  • Courseappetizer, breakfast, snack
  • CuisineChaat, gujarati
Microwave Idli Dhikla
Microwave Idli Dhokla| Instant Microwave Idli Dhokla - Super soft and Spongy
Print Recipe
  • Courseappetizer, breakfast, snack
  • CuisineChaat, gujarati
Ingredients
Dhokla
  • 1 cup besan
  • 1.4 cup sooji /semolina
  • 1 tbsp ENO fruitsalt
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp curd
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric mixed with 2 tbsp water-optional
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup Oil plus more in case needed for consistency
Tempering
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 4-5 green chilies
  • 7-8 curry leaves
  • 2 pinch hing
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut water or plain water
Servings:
Instructions
DHOKLA
  1. Grease the Microwave Idli stand. See pics. Add 2 cups of water and heat in microwave for 2 min to make the water boil. Keep aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix together- Besan, salt, sooji, ginger garlic paste, sugar, hing.
  3. Now, mix together turmeric powder in 2-3 tbsp water and pour it into the besan mixture.
  4. Now, add water to make a thick but smooth paste. Do not add too much together as after we add Eno to the mixture, it becomes a bit runny.
  5. Mix ENO in 1 tbsp oil and then add to the besan mix.
  6. Mix lightly as we do not want the bubbles to die out. Now see the consistency. It should be like pakora batter- smooth a runny but not watery. In case needed add a bit water more.
  7. Immediately pour the batter into the Idli stand and microwave for 4 minutes.
TEMPERING
  1. In a tadka pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, and hing. Let the seeds sputter, then add the slit green chilies.
  2. Add curry leaves and once they splutter add water and sugar.
  3. Let the water boil on simmer for 2-3 min. Shut the flame and let it cool down to room temperature.
Serving
  1. Take out the Idli maker for the microwave.
  2. Open the lid of the idli maker and take out the stand. Let this cool down at room temerature. Un-mould the Idlis and let them come to room temperature. Then, Dip each idli in the tempering to nicely soak the tempering and place on the serving plate.
  3. You can have them like this or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 min. Serve with green chillies and curry leaves on top. Sprinkle some grated coconut and serve cold.
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Comments

  1. Colleen says

    January 6, 2022 at 3:01 am

    This is an interesting recipe. I have never heard of dhokla and I learned something new here. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Recipes & You says

      January 11, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      Thanks Colleen.

      Reply
  2. GUNJAN C Dudani says

    January 9, 2022 at 10:10 pm

    I am craving for this again. I made it yester and all was gone within minutes. I am making it again today.

    Reply
    • Recipes & You says

      January 11, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      SO happy to hear that. Thanks.

      Reply
  3. silvia says

    January 10, 2022 at 12:51 am

    I love learning about food from the world and reading your recipe was so interesting. I have never heard about idli dhokla before, it looks very spongy and light. How do you eat it?

    Reply
    • Recipes & You says

      January 11, 2022 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks Silvia.

      Reply
  4. Ramona says

    January 10, 2022 at 12:57 am

    I have never made this before and it looks super delicious! I will definitely try this out soon. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Recipes & You says

      January 11, 2022 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks Ramona. Am so glad you liked it.

      Reply
  5. sara says

    January 10, 2022 at 4:51 am

    This looks really delicious! I am imagining a great spongy texture, and a whole lot of flavor!

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    • Recipes & You says

      January 11, 2022 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks sara.

      Reply
  6. Veronika Sykorova says

    January 12, 2022 at 10:46 am

    This recipe was so fun to make and really good! It was my first time using most of the ingredients the recipe calls for so I really enjoyed trying something new.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy says

      January 12, 2022 at 7:19 pm

      Idli Dhokla is something new to me so this was an interesting post to learn about this dish and your cuisine. The spongy texture and color of these little snacks look amazing and the fact you make them in the microwave is unique to me.

      Reply
      • Recipes & You says

        January 13, 2022 at 6:37 pm

        Thanks, Sara. Do try, it’s gluten-free and very light.

        Reply
    • Recipes & You says

      January 13, 2022 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks, Veronika.

      Reply
  7. Amy Liu Dong says

    January 13, 2022 at 10:17 pm

    I have never tried to eat an Indian dessert but this one looks delicious and looks so easy to make. I will try to make this recipe this weekend. Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Amy Liu Dong says

    January 13, 2022 at 10:31 pm

    It looks delicious and having this for breakfast will def make my day happy. I save your recipe and will make this for my family. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Allyssa says

    January 14, 2022 at 4:12 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

    Reply

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