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Make Soft And Spongy Chana Dal Dhokla At Home With This Easy Recipe
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News18•18-10-2026, 13:37
Make Soft And Spongy Chana Dal Dhokla At Home With This Easy Recipe
- •Soak chana dal for a few hours, then grind it with ginger, green chillies, and a little water to form a thick batter.
- •Mix curd, salt, turmeric, and oil into the ground dal and let it rest so the batter sets properly.
- •Add Eno fruit salt right before steaming and mix gently without keeping the batter waiting.
- •Steam the batter in a greased plate until cooked, then check with a toothpick before removing.
- •Prepare a tempering of oil, mustard seeds, green chillies, and curry leaves, and pour it over the dhokla before serving.
Key Questions Answered
To make chana dal dhokla, you need 1 cup of soaked chana dal, 2-3 tablespoons of curd, 1-2 green chillies, a small piece of ginger, salt, a pinch of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of oil, 1 teaspoon of Eno fruit salt, and water as needed.
Wash and soak chana dal for a few hours, drain it, and grind it with ginger, green chillies, and a little water while ensuring the batter is not too thin. Mix in curd, salt, turmeric, and oil, then let it rest briefly to set properly.
Add Eno to the batter right before steaming and mix gently without keeping it for long. Pour it into a greased plate, steam until a toothpick comes out clean, and pour a tempering of oil, mustard seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, and sesame seeds on top.
