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Instant Besan Dhokla Khaman in Microwave

Instant Gujrati Besan Dhokla in Microwave. Steam fluy Khaman Dhokla at
home in 12 minutes with video in hindi and pictures. Make without Eno too. No
Oven required.
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Besan Dhokla made with Microwave
! Content Index
1. Video (Audio in Hindi)
2. Time and Yield
3. Ingredient List
1. For Dhokla Batter or paste
2. For Dhokla Seasoning
4. Method in English with step by step pictures
1. Make Dhokla Paste
2. Prepare Dhokla Pan
3. Steam in Microwave
4. Make Seasoning
5. Dhokla cool down
5. Storage and Serving Suggestions
6. Frequently asked Questions
1. Make Dhokla without ENO?
2. Dhokla in Rice cooker?
3. Dhokla in Microwave Oven?
7. Comments
8. Read Besan Dhokla in Microwave recipe in Hindi ( )
(http://hindi.inhouserecipes.com/besan-dhokla-microwave/)
9. Make Besan Dhokla in pressure cooker Recipe
(http://www.inhouserecipes.com/besan-dhokla-in-cooker/)
Instant Besan Dhokla is a term used to make a point that it can be
made pretty quickly and we are proving it here with our tried and
tested recipe.
http://www.inhouserecipes.com/besan-dhokla-microwave/
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Khaman or besan Dhokla primarily belongs to Gujrati (a state in India

located on western coast) cuisine but is equally famous in North
India also. And since we are from Delhi, we are a fan too. As a matter
of fact, there are many more dierent versions like Sandwich Dhokla
(Sooji version) (http://www.inhouserecipes.com/sandwich-dhoklasooji/) or an Idli Dhokla (http://www.inhouserecipes.com/idli-dhoklarecipe/).
The dierentiation between various kinds of Dhokla is made first with
the presentation style and then with the primary ingredient used.
Some people like to use Sooji (Semolina) and others the Besan
(Gram flour).
Coming to the device that can be used to steam (mind it, its not
bake) the Dhokla, there are many options available ranging from our
Indian kitchens favorite pressure cooker or the standard
Microwave .
Dhokla in Idli steamer gives it the Idli shape and the name too. The
process in Idli steamer remains same as we have mentioned in the
pressure cooker recipe.
Conventional Oven is primarily used for baking and

NOT steaming. Hence, it is not a good idea to make
Dhokla in Oven.
We have tried the Oven and the results were not positive. The Dhokla
turned out to be a kind of hard rubber in texture.
Dhokla without Microwave? Use the Cooker.
Dont worry if you do not have Microwave, we have the recipe for
making the Besan Dhokla in pressure cooker
(http://www.inhouserecipes.com/besan-dhokla-in-cooker/) too.
So, if you are always bogged down with the question How to make
dhokla, we have all the options for you here. There is no reason for
you to not give it a try now, right in your home kitchen and surprise
your family with the taste and fluy Dhokla that you can compare
with Bikano or Bikanerwala or Haldirams Dhokla.
If you are the one who cooks more frequently using a microwave,
you will simply love this easy recipe to steam besan dhokla in
straight 5 minutes.
This will prove to be a great snack if you have guests coming in at
short notice.
" Timing
Prep Time: 4
Cook time: 8 Min.
Min.
Prep time
4 Minute
Cook time
8 minute
Total time
12 minute
Yield
10 medium size (22 Inch) pieces of Besan Dhokla
Nutrition
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Serving Size
1 medium size (22 Inch)

Dhokla
Serving Per Recipe
10
Calories per serving Per

Recipe
45 Calories
Calories from Fat
High fat food
Low fat food
Good for diet
$ Ingredients
17
For Batter or Paste:

1 Cup (Our 1 Cup = 240 ML)
Gram Flour (Besan)

Curd (Yogurt thick and non-sweet)
1/2 Cup (Our 1 Cup = 240 ML)
Water
1/4 Cup (Our 1 Cup = 240 ML)
Sugar
1 Tsp
1 Tbsp
Oil
Turmeric Powder
1 Pinch
Salt
1/4 Tsp
Green Chili (Finely chopped into small circular pieces)
1 Tsp
Fruit Salt (ENO as known in India you need unflavored

one)
1 Tsp
Ginger paste (Or grind regular 1 Inch Ginger into fine paste)
1 Tsp
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Ingredients for dhokla
For Seasoning:
Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp
Coriander Leaves (Chopped into small pieces)
2 Tsp
Sugar
2 Tsp
Green Chili (Slice each into 2 pieces by center)

Curry Leaves
4
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1 Cup (Our 1 Cup = 240 ML)
Water
1/2 Tbsp
Oil
% Method
Making Dhokla paste or Batter Prep Time 2
minutes
1. (http://img.inhouserecipes.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/01/making-dhokla-microwavepaste.jpg)
Making Besan paste for Dhokla
Add Gram Flour, Curd and 1/4 Cup (Our 1 Cup = 240 ML)
Water in a bowl. Mix it well to remove all visible lumps. Mix it
for 1 minute.
2. (http://img.inhouserecipes.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/01/adding-spices-to-dhokla-paste.jpg)
Adding spices to Dhokla paste
Add rest of the ingredients: Ginger, Salt, Turmeric and Green
Chili. Mix well again.
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3. (http://img.inhouserecipes.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/01/adding-eno-to-dhokla-paste.jpg)
Adding ENO to Dhokla paste
Add 1 Tsp Sugar along with 1 Tbsp Oil and mix well again. It
should take about total of 2 minutes for mixing.
4. Batter is ready. Lets get the Dhokla dish/pan ready.
Preparing Dhokla tray or pan Prep Time 2 minutes
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Preparing Dhokla pan and Cooking Dhokla in microwave
1. Grease the dish/pan so that the Dhokla does not stick to the
bottom or any corner of the dish.
The pan should be Microwave safe. We are using a plastic
based pan, you can use any other pan too.
2. Add the ENO (Indian brand of fruit salt) in the batter and mix it.
We need to immediately transfer the batter into the greased
pan after mixing it.
3. Transfer the batter into our greased pan. Do remember to fill
up only 75% (height) of the pan. Mixture will grow substantially
in its volume and become fluy within a minute. Dhokla dish is
now ready to go into Microwave.
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Steaming Dhokla in Microwave Cook Time 4

minutes
1. Keep the pan in Microwave for 4 minutes on high power. There

may or may not be any power selection option in your device.
We dont have either.
But, you should select the highest power level, if you have the
option.
2. Take out the pan from Microwave after 4 minutes.
Making Dhokla Seasoning Cook Time 4 minutes
1. (http://img.inhouserecipes.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/01/slicing-dhokla-into-squarepieces.jpg)
Slicing Dhokla into square pieces
Slice the Dhokla into square or rectangular shaped pieces
before making the seasoning. Mark horizontal and vertical cuts.
You can keep the size of your Dhokla slices as per your choice.
We have approximately 22 Inch pieces.
2. (http://img.inhouserecipes.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/01/making-tadka-for-dhokla.jpg)
Making tadka or seasoning for dhokla
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Start with the seasoning: Heat 1/2 Tbsp Oil in a pan on high
flame for 30 seconds. Add Mustard seeds and wait for another
30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, turn the stove to medium flame. Now add
Green chili, Curry Leaves and Coriander leaves. Mix well.
4. (http://img.inhouserecipes.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/01/pour-tadka-on-dhokla.jpg)
Pour tadka on dhokla
Add 1 cup of Water and 2 Tsp Sugar. Mix well.
5. Turn the stove on high flame and let it cook for 3 minute.
6. After 3 minute, switch O the stove. Now directly transfer the
seasoning on to the Dhokla pieces.
7. Spread it evenly all over the pieces such that each piece gets
to taste the seasoning and gets fluy.
8. (http://img.inhouserecipes.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/01/dhokla-in-microwave-with-tadkaready-to-serve.jpg)
Dhokla made in microwave with tadka is ready to serve
At this time, Dhokla is ready to serve practically. But, it is
advisable though optional, to give it a bit of sitting time.
Letting Seasoning to penetrate (Optional)

Extra Time 10 minutes
1. Keep Dhokla aside for 10 minutes. This will help the seasoning
settle down and reach all the corners of dhokla. It would also
help moist the internal portions of Dhokla pieces.
2. After 10 minutes, Besan Dhokla is absolutely ready to
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enlighten your evening.
Storage and serving suggestions

1. Dhokla is served at room temperature i.e. not cool or hot, just
the same as your room.
2. It can be refrigerated and consumed for up-to 3 days for best
taste and texture. Since, the seasoning contains water, it would
make start melting down to a paste if stored for more than 2-3
days.
3. Do top up each piece of Dhokla with the Green Chili slices
(from the seasoning) and the Amchoor chutney
(http://www.inhouserecipes.com/amchoor-chutney/).
Frequently Asked Questions
Microwave Dhokla recipe without ENO?

We are in the process of trying this recipe without ENO (Indian
brand for fruit salt) or you can say fruit salt. We feel that the
Dhokla paste would need to be kept aside for couple of hours
to ferment before steaming.
Technically speaking, ENO
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eno_(drug))is nothing but a
combination of Baking Soda (Sodium bicarbonate) and Citric
Acid in near 50:50 ratio.
Hence, if you want to substitute ENO, you can pretty well use
these two to follow the above recipe. As a substitute for Citric
acid, you can use Lemon juice.
So, if you want to try the above recipe without ENO, you would
need 1/2 Tsp of Baking Soda and 1/2 Tsp or Citric Acid OR
Lemon juice.
We are in the process of trying this hack and would share once
it is successful.
Dhokla recipe in rice cooker?

We have never tried the rice cooker and hence cant say with
100% confidence. But, we normally boil rice in a Microwave
(http://www.inhouserecipes.com/boiled-rice-in-microwave/)
within 11 minutes. If we go by this understanding, you can
probably use the rice cooker and just set the time as 4 minutes.
Thats the only dierence that we have made with respect to
using Microwave for Dhokla vis-a-vis rice.
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Make dhokla in microwave in 5 minutes
Can we make Dhokla in Microwave Oven?

Hmm..good question. Microwave Oven is nothing but an
extension of Microwave. It has two dierent modes of
operation. One is plain Microwave and other is Microwave
Convection (to work as an Oven).
You should use the Microwave ONLY mode to steam Dhokla.
We answer some more questions about baking in Microwave
Convection Oven here
(http://www.inhouserecipes.com/baking-in-microwave-oven/).
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