The first thing I ever made for my husband was Khaman Dhokla, a western Indian state of Gujarat’s speciality. Traditionally made from fermented chana dal batter.
I had made his ones from scratch but these days busy with children, I do refer to flour packet mixes. One where in no time you can have fresh soft dhokla ready to eat. No fermenting required and done in 5 minutes flat!
Normally the dhokla batter is steamed on the cooker but when I want dhoklas and I want them fast! So I decided to use my microwave oven and idli maker to give me my instant result!
An idli maker where you ladle in a spoon of batter into the prepared dipped trays and just place into the microwave oven where magically it is steamed in 4 minutes! An ideal snack to prepare when you have surprise guests visit!
INGREDIENTS
1 packet Gits Khaman Dhokla Mix
75ml sunflower oil
550-600ml water
Sunflower oil
Fresh coriander
4-5 green chillies
2 tsp mustard seeds
Red chilli flakes
METHOD
• In a large mixing bowl add the oil and water to the flour. Whisk until smooth
• Using a pastry brush lightly grease the idli tray. Add water to the bottom of idli maker. Ladle the batter in to the dips of the tray
• Cover and then place in the microwave oven for 3-4 minutes (850w)
• Carefully take out the idli maker from the microwave, as the water will have become really hot
• Gently ease the dhoklas out with a teaspoon and repeat the above process for the remaining batter
For the garnish
• Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil on a medium heat, throw in the mustard seeds. Once they start to sizzle carefully place in the chillies and coriander. Quickly cover at this time to avoid the oil spitting
• Lower the heat, once the chillies have been fried a little and their colour has changed to a brown and pale green. Take this warm oil dressing and place on top or to the side of the dhoklas
• Serve dhokla as they are or with a tomato or green chutney
They look so interesting!! X
Thank you honey xx
I like your idli dish, mine is made of steel and I love it, just hard to clean sometimes!
Thank you Deena! Yes it’s so very easy to clean 🙂
Oh, I loved learning about this! I’ve never seen these before, and they look divine!
Thank you Susan..They are soft and fluffy and slightly sweet and sour in taste x
wow, that is super speedy!
😉 x
Mmmm, sweet and sour! 🙂
Oww, i want that on my brunch box tomorrow……
I shall send some over!
You’ve done it again, Dimple! Made something that I want to eat NOW. Didn’t realise how easy it was with a packet mix or that you could get a microwave idli maker. Will look out for both the next time I’m in Tooting…
I love learning new foods, never had this before! Thanks hun xxx
My pleasure honey x hope you’re well! I’ve just connected with you on Twitter recently xxx
You have? Thanks for letting me know, I’ve been useless recently! Xx
Oh woow! This is a super easy one. A Must try.
Yes I surprised myself! Dhoklas in minutes 🙂
Gits rock!
Your pictures are beautiful!
It does indeed! Thank you x
Wow! Where can I pick up an idli tray?
Hiya! Either from an Indian shop if they sell kitchenware or have a look @ http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0041Y3TYA depends where you are! Hope this helps 🙂
Perfect. Thanks!
That was just what I wanted to know. I’ve never seen one like that.
They look like muffin tops. I may have had something similar, but white. They were very good eaten with curry. Very interesting, Dimple.
quick and yummy dish! one of my all time fav..
Thank you so much Priya! Wow your profile recipe looks delicious x
That looks amazing!