Dhokla

Dhokla batter steamed in a tray set inside the Combi pan, then finished with a mustard-seed and curry-leaf tempering.

  • 25 min start to finish
  • Serves 4
  • Works on every CombiWorks on your US 14-in-1Works on your UK & EU 12-in-1Works on your India 14-in-1
Dhokla

Set your Combi

SwitchCombi Cooker
  1. Steam15min
Start to finish25 min5 min prep + 20 min cooking
ShelfLevel 1
Water in the pan250 ml1 cup water in the Combi pan
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You'll need

  • Dhokla premix/batter- 400–500 g14 oz–1 lb 2 oz

For tadka

  • Green chillies 1pc
  • Curry leaves 10-12pc
  • Mustard seeds 1gm
  • Oil 15 ml1 tbsp

Method

  1. Grease a dhokla tray/bowl/bake tray and pour the dhokla batter evenly.

    Our tip If your premix comes with a separate raising sachet (fruit salt or soda), stir it in only when you're ready to steam and pour straight away, as the batter loses its rise if it sits.

  2. Add 250 ml1 cup water to the combi pan and place the bowl/tray in it.
  3. Slide the combi pan into LEVEL 1.
  4. Move the SmartSwitch to Cooker mode, select Steam function, set time (the unit will steam/preheat for before cooking).

    Our tip Push a knife into the centre when the time's up: it should come out clean. If batter clings to it, steam for a few more minutes.

  5. Our step Make the tadka while the dhokla cools: heat the oil in a small pan, add the mustard seeds and let them pop, then add the curry leaves and green chilli for a few seconds.
  6. Cool down for , then remove, cut into pieces, add tadka over it and serve with chutney of your choice.

Source: Dhokla by Kunjesh Raval, SharkNinja India