Rava Dhokla Recipe
The Rava Dhokla recipe is prepare from besan or chick flour , but this recipe is an anlternative and prepared from rava or semolina rava dhokla or suji ka dhokla is a soft , fluffy and steamed savory cake made . It is made from rava (suji) together with herbs , spice , white sesame seed and topped coconut or coriander leaves for the leavening of the batter , fruit salt is used follow the step and let’s make rava dhokla
Ingredients
1 Cup rava
1 Cup thick curd
1/3 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 Tablespoon ginger , grated
1/2 Tablespoon green chili paste
4 Tablespoon oil
1/5 Cup water as needed
As needed salt
1 Tablespoon ENO
1 Tablespoon musted seed
1/2 Tablespoon cumin seed
1/2 Tablespoon sesame seed
A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
As needed curry leaves
2 Green chili , slit
2 Tablespoon copped coriander leaves
Step:1
In a bowl take rava and curd , add sugar , chopped ginger grated salt and green chili paste
Step:2
Mix well to form a thick batter . Rest for 30 minutes
Step:3
Add water as needed and mix well
Step:4
Add ENO . Mix gently till the batter turns frothy
Step:5
Transfer to the greased pan plate and steam the dhokla batter for 12 minutes
Step:6
Take the pan for tempering and pour 2 tablespoon oil
Step:7
Then add musted seeds , cumin , sesame seed and hing
Step:8
Once the musted seeds splutter add curry leaves and green chili
Step:9
Saute for 1-2 minutes and spread this tempering over prepared dhokla . Sprinkle coriander leaves cut the dhokla into pieces serve it and enjoy the rava dhokla
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FAQs
1. Which rava (semolina) is best for soft dhokla
Best Choice:
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Fine sooji (not coarse) for smooth texture
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Roast lightly before use for nutty flavor
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Avoid Bombay rava (makes dense dhokla)
2. Why is my dhokla sticky/dense
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Overmixing batter (fold gently)
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Steaming time too long (15-20 mins max)
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Old eno/fruit salt (check expiry)
3. Can I make it without eno/fruit salt
Alternatives:
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1 tsp baking soda + 1 tbsp lemon juice
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Fermented batter (2-3 hrs with yogurt)
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Idli batter (for instant version)
4. How to get perfect sponge-like texture
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Batter consistency: Like idli batter
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Steam on high flame first 5 mins
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Don’t open lid while steaming
5. Why does my dhokla collapse after steaming
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Sudden temperature change (turn off heat, wait 2 mins)
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Undercooked center (insert toothpick to test)
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Pan too big (use small thali for height)
6. Best tempering for flavor
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Classic: Mustard seeds + curry leaves
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Sweet-tangy: Lemon juice + sugar water
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Spicy: Green chili + ginger tempering
Conclusion
Rava Dhokla is Gujarat’s iconic steamed snack – a perfect balance of fluffy texture and tangy-sweet flavors. This 30-minute wonder proves healthy food can be delicious with its:
Digestible lightness oil-free steaming
Versatility breakfast/snack/tiffin
Crowd-pleasing appeal loved by all ages