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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Soft, fluffy, and steamed to perfection, this rice dhokla can be your new go-to breakfast or snack. No fermentation is needed, and it's ready in just a minimum time.
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Low on oil and high on flavour, rice dhokla is an easy South-meets-West Indian dish that's gut-friendly and light on digestion.
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-Rice -Curd (dahi) -Baking soda or Eno -Ginger-chilli paste -Salt -Mustard seeds, curry leave -Oil and sesame seed
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Wash and soak rice for 4–5 hours. Drain and blend with curd into a smooth batter. Let it rest for a couple of hours if possible.
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Add ginger-chilli paste and salt, and just before steaming, add Eno. Stir gently and pour into a greased thali or tin.
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Steam on medium heat for 15–20 minutes. Check with a toothpick; your dhokla is done if it comes out clean.
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Heat oil, crackle mustard seeds, add curry leaves and sesame seeds. Pour this tadka generously over the steamed dhokla.
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Let it cool slightly, cut into squares or diamonds. Serve with green chutney or sweet tamarind chutney for the full experience.
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Rich in probiotics from curd and naturally gluten-free—this rice dhokla is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even lunchboxes.
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Healthy food doesn't have to be boring. This quick rice dhokla recipe brings comfort, taste, and nutrition, all in under 30 minutes. So, what's stopping you from trying this out?
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