Suji Ka Dhokla, also known as rava Dhokla, is a soft, fluffy, and savory steamed cake made from semolina (rava). It is a popular snack or breakfast dish that is often served with chutney or sambar. Sooji dhokla is very light, delicious and a healthy snack. This dish can be made instantly, with few and simple ingredients available at home.
Sooji Dhokla (Rava Dhokla)
Course: Appetizers and SnacksServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesIngredients
1 cup Rava/Suji/Semolina
1/4 cup – finely chopped boiled vegetables (carrots, French beans, peas, corn etc.)
½ cup sour Curd (yogurt)
1 tsp Green Chili-Ginger Paste
3/4 cup water approximately
½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
2 tsp Fruit Salt/Eno or 1 tsp baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
Oil for greasing
For tempering
1 teaspoon mustard
½ teaspoon sesame (optional)
1 green chili sliced
1 tablespoon curry leaves
1 tablespoon coriander chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh coconut
¼ teaspoon salt
2 to 3 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon oil
1 pinch asafetida (hing)
Directions
- Mix all the ingredients except ENO in a bowl and make a smooth batter. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Set the steamer with enough water.
- Grease a steaming plate.
- Add the ENO to the batter and mix lightly. The batter will froth.
- Pour the batter in the prepared plate and keep in the steamer.
- Steam it for 15 to 20 minutes. Check by inserting a tooth pick or a knife, it should come out clean.
- Take the plate out and leave for 5 minutes. Cut by moving the knife horizontally and then vertically.
- Heat oil in a pan; add the mustard, challis, curry leaves, Hing and sauté for few seconds.
- Add water, salt and bring to boil.
- Pour this evenly on the dhokla.
- Garnish with coriander and coconut.