Khatta Dhokla is fermented and steam savory cake made from rice, urad dal along with yogurt. This is an Instant method of using our fermented Idli batter. This would be an easy method, as most of us have Idli batter on hand. Unlike the main ingredient, rest of the other ingredients and procedure are quite similar to Khaman Dhokla. Try this Instant version of Khatta Dhokla. Serve with Green Chutney and enjoy this delicious dish. We can serve this wonderful dish for breakfast or as an evening snack. Even for Kids lunch box, this would be a perfect dish!
Preparation and Yield:
Method:
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| Instant Khatta Dhokla using Idli Batter Recipe |
Preparation and Yield:
| Preparation time | 15 mins |
| Cooking Time | 15 mins |
| Servings | 4-5 |
| Recipe Category | Breakfast |
| Recipe Cuisine | Gujarati |
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| Instant Khatta Dhokla using Idli Batter Recipe |
Ingredients:
| Idli Batter | 2 Cups* |
| Green Chilli-Ginger Paste | 1 Tablespoon |
| Lemon Juice | 1 Teaspoon |
| Oil | 1 Tablespoon+1/2 Teaspoon for Greasing |
| Salt** | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Pepper Powder** | 1 teaspoon |
| Eno Fruit Salt *** | 1 teaspoon |
| Coriander Leaves | For Garnishing |
* 1 Cup = 250ml
** If the Idli batter has already salt, then add 1/2 teaspoon or add necessary salt
*** Eno Fruit salt if not available use 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
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| Instant Khatta Dhokla using Idli Batter Recipe |
- Grease a tray or cake tin with oil and set it aside
- In a mixing bowl, take idli batter. Add ginger-greenchilli paste, oil, salt and lemon juice and stir well
- Just before we plan to steam cook, add eno fruit salt or baking soda and wait till the bubble starts to come and then then stir once gently to combine the batter well. Do not refrigerate the batter after adding eno salt or baking soda
- Pour the dhokla in the greased tray. Sprinkle pepper powder and steam cook for 10-12 minutes in high flame or till the skewer comes out clean
- Allow the steam cooked Dhokla to cool off completely. The using a bread knife loosen the sides. Keep a plate on top the tray and just flip the plates
- Cut into desired shapes and serve with green Chutney
- The delicious Instant Khatta Dhokla is now ready to serve!
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| Instant Khatta Dhokla using Idli Batter Recipe |