Dhokla is a steamed lentil cake made with ground and fermented batter. Dhokla is a very popular snack from Gujarati cuisine. Dhokla can be eaten for breakfast, as a main course, as a side dish, or as a snack. There are many different types of Dhokla’s for e.g., Sandwich dhokla, Rava dhokla, Mixed dal dhokla, Besan dhokla and Khaman dhokla amongst others.
I am always on a look out for healthy recipes especially those using some greens for my children. Both my children are very fussy about their food and any sorts of greens do not go down well with them. Hence, I had to find some healthy tasty way to include greens in their diet.
I came across this Green Dhokla in a small café when I was driving from Ahmedabad to Baroda. One mouthful and it was so delicious that I had to ask for the recipe from the café owner. My children loved it too and didn’t realize that it was filled with healthy greens. Hence, this has become one of our family favourite for breakfast and even for tea time.
Fermentation brings about complex changes in the food in terms of texture, flavour, nutrition and enhances the taste of the food. While making Dhokla when steaming the batter, some fruit salt (eno) or baking soda is added to give lightness, fluffiness and sponginess in the dhokla.
Other delicious, easy and light snack recipes you can try are Sev Khamani, Yogurt Bread, Paneer Bread Roll, Corn Cheese Croquettes, Khichu, Masala Boondi Chaat, Besan Chilla and Gujarati Handvo to name a few.
