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Soft, spongy dhokla soaked in a tangy gravy – that's Rasawala Dhokla. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it's easy to make and packed with flavour.
Rasawala Dhokla is a popular Gujarati dish that is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack. This dish is steamed and soaked in a delicious, tangy gravy made with gram flour, yoghurt, and spices. The soft, spongy texture of the dhokla and the flavorful sauce makes for a mouth-watering dish that will surely please the taste buds.
Rasawala Dhokla
Soft, spongy dhokla soaked in a tangy gravy – that's Rasawala Dhokla. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it's easy to make and packed with flavour.
Ingredients
- 100 g Bengal Gram Flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp Semolina (Rava)
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 3 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste
- 1 1/2 tsp Eno Fruit Salt
For Tempering:
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds
- 2 Green Chillies chopped
For the Rasa (Sauce):
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 to 3 Whole Red Chillies
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tbsp Jaggery grated
- 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste
- as per taste Salt
For the Garnish:
- handful Coriander Leaves - chopped
Instructions
- Mix together bengal gram flour, semolina, citric acid, sugar and green chilli paste. Add enough water to make a thick batter.
- Add eno, sprinkle a little water over it and mix well.
- Grease a thali and pour the mixture into it and steam for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida and green chillies.
- Add 90 ml of water to the tempering and pour the mixture on the dhoklas.
- Cut into diamond shaped pieces and keep aside.
To make the Rasa (Sauce):
- Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, red chillies, chilli powder, jaggery, tamarind paste and salt.
- Add 350ml of water to it and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Place the dhoklas in a serving dish.
- Just before serving, pour the rasa (sauce) over the dhoklas or let the dhoklas soak in the rasa.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
