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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers/Snacks

    Published: Nov 17, 2016 · Modified: Oct 1, 2020 by Usha Rao

    Sooji Dhokla ~ Rava Dhokla ~ Semolina Dhokla

    Sooji Dhokla, Rava Dhokla, Semolina Dhokla, Instant dhokla, Dhokla, Gujarati Food, Gujarati Cuisine, Steamed Food, Steamed Savory Cake, Indian Steamed  savory cake, Indian Food, Indian Cuisine, Cooking for one, blogging marathon

    Dhokla is a farsan (snack) from Gujarati cuisine. It is a savory steamed cake prepared with fermented batter. The most popular and well known dhokla is khaman dhokla. However, there are many varieties of dhoklas prepared in Gujarat and sooji dhokla or rava dhokla or semolina dhokla is one of them. This reminded me of rava idly. Just like rava idly, even rava (sooji) dhokla is instant and makes a great snack or a light meal. Since it is instant and doesn’t require hours of fermentation, it is a great recipe when cooking for one person.

    Sooji Dhokla, Rava Dhokla, Semolina Dhokla, Instant dhokla, Dhokla, Gujarati Food, Gujarati Cuisine, Steamed Food, Steamed Savory Cake, Indian Steamed  savory cake, Indian Food, Indian Cuisine, Cooking for one, blogging marathon

    My theme this week is cooking for one or cooking for one serving. When I cook for myself, I usually end up cooking one pot meals or quick meals that do not require too much of preparation and cooking time. When I signed up for the theme, I had exactly such recipes on mind.

    Sooji Dhokla, Rava Dhokla, Semolina Dhokla, Instant dhokla, Dhokla, Gujarati Food, Gujarati Cuisine, Steamed Food, Steamed Savory Cake, Indian Steamed  savory cake, Indian Food, Indian Cuisine, Cooking for one, blogging marathon

    I made sooji dhokla for Gujarati thali. I was not happy with the thickness of the dhokla and the quality of the pictures, hence was going to make it again before posting the recipe. That is when I realized I can post it under cooking for one. I made sooji dhokla again, couple of days ago for lunch. The recipe listed below is perfect for one, if serving it as a meal. If one has a big appetite, the recipe is good for one, even as a snack. This dhokla is addictive that I can eat all of it in one go, even as a snack or for breakfast.

    Gujarati Thali, Gujrati Platter, Indian Food, Gujarti Food,

    Source: Tarla Dalal
    Total Time: 45 - 50 minutes
    Preparation: 5 minutes
    Resting Time: 30 minutes
    Cooking Time: 12 - 14 minutes
    Serves: 1 or 15 - 18 pieces depending on the size

    Ingredients:

    • ½ cup Sooji ~ Coarse Semolina
    • 1 small Green Chili, ground to paste or ½ teaspoon Chili Paste (adjust to heat tolerance level)
    • Salt to taste (I forgot how much I used, approx. ¼ - ⅓ tsp)
    • ⅙ cup or 3 tbsp. Yogurt
    • ½ cup Water
    • 1 tsp. Oil + more oil for greasing dhokla plate or pan
    • ½ tsp. Fruit Salt (Eno)
    • ¾ tsp. Water
    • Cilantro ~ Kothmir Leaves, chopped for garnish

    Tempering

    • 1 - 1 ½ teaspoon Oil
    • ¼ tsp. Mustard Seeds
    • ⅓ - ½ tsp. Sesame Seeds
    • Dash for Hing ~ Asafetida
    • 2 teaspoon Water

    Preparation:

    • Take sooji, green chili paste, salt, yogurt, water and oil in a bowl and mix well.
    • Keep it aside for ½ hour.
    • Grease a dhokla plate or a container to steam the dhokla. I used a 6 ½” cake pan and it was the perfect size for this quantity.
    • Bring 1 ½ - 2 cups of water to a boil to steam the dhokla. I started with 1 cup but had to add more water 8 minutes into steaming as all the water evaporated. Place steaming plate in the pot. I used a 2 ½ quart saucepan.
    • Add fruit salt to dhokla batter, pour ¾ teaspoon water over it and when starts to bubble, mix the batter to incorporate eno into it. Do not over mix and gently stir.
    • Pour the batter into greased pan/plate and steam for 12 - 14 minutes on medium high flame until dhokla is set. A knife or toothpick inserted should come out clean, almost clean.
    • Remove and keep it aside for few minutes.
    • Meantime, heat oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, hing and turn off the heat.
    • Add water listed under tempering ingredients, pour the tempering mixture over dhokla.
    • Cut dhokla into pieces, garnish with fresh chopped kothmir and serve warm with green chutney ~ mint chutney ~ coriander chutney.

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    Comments

    1. cookingwithsapana says

      December 06, 2016 at 4:11 am

      Suzi dhokla came out so soft and spongy. Looks yummy too.

      Reply
    2. Priya Suresh says

      December 03, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      Rava Dhokla sounds like a quick dish to give a try when you doesnt feel like cooking something special, beautiful dish.

      Reply
    3. Suma Gandlur says

      November 23, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      Lovely prsentation. Dhokla makes a quick and guilt free snack.

      Reply
    4. gayathriraani says

      November 22, 2016 at 7:18 am

      This dokla looks absolutely delicious. Your presentation is awesome..

      Reply
    5. Harini-Jaya R says

      November 21, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      I love dhoklas and I have made many varieties so far. Like this version the best!

      Reply
    6. Priya Srinivasan says

      November 18, 2016 at 2:11 am

      Looks delicious usha!! I too love dhoklas when i make something for just myself, I prefer microwave then steaming it, call it laziness ?

      Reply
    7. Kalyani says

      November 17, 2016 at 11:36 pm

      I had bookmarked it from Vaishali's place too - need to make it soon 🙂 these have come out so well, Usha 🙂

      Reply

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