I have a special relationship with food; the kind that is closer, stronger and purer than any other I’ve ever had. We understand each other, know each other’s strengths and misgivings and stick together no matter what. Although my eating habits and choices have drastically changed for the better over the past few years, I was and will remain a foodie at heart. I’m always up for trying new foods and recreate the ones I like in my kitchen. White khatta dhokla was introduced to me when I visited a Gujrati colleague’s place. Some tips from her expert mom and some tweaks of my own ended up in the recipe I’m sharing with you today.
While Besan dhokla is commonly known, white khatta dhokla is a different and tasty snack altogether. It is made with rice and urad dal and the fermentation and batter-making process is somewhat similar to idlis with few minor changes. Although it takes a little preparation, it is simple and easy to make. Let’s begin!
Ingredients:
Rice – 2 cup
Urad dal – 1/2 cup
Dahi – 1 cup
Ginger – 1 1/2 inch
Green chillies – 3-4 no
Black pepper powder – 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tbsp
Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp
Eno or baking soda – 1tsp
Oil – 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Procedure:
1. Wash and soak rice and urad dal for 3-4 hours. Grind them with ginger and green chillies with very little water. We need a thick paste here.
2. Add yoghurt to this mixture and leave it overnight or for 7-8 hours to ferment.
3. Grease an edged steel plate with oil and get the steamer ready with boiling water.
4. Take half the batter and add salt, Eno and 1 tsp oil to it. Once it starts bubbling, transfer it to the greased plate.
5. Sprinkle black pepper powder, red chilli powder and sesame seeds on the top.
6. Place the steel plate in the steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes or till a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
7. Repeat the process with the other half of the batter. Cut the dhoklas in squares after they’re completely cool and serve.
White khatta dhokla doesn’t need any accompaniments like chutneys, ketchup or gravy. The spices at the top give it a lovely flavour while sesame seeds offer it a slight crunch. However, I can offer you an additional, and my personal favourite, tip.
If you like your food crispy as I do, you can pan-fry them with very little oil from both sides until they’re brown. Trust me, they taste even better!
White khatta dhokla is a healthy breakfast and snack option. It is light, filling, easy to digest and can serve as a good starter for your home parties too. Try it out in your kitchen and don’t forget to share your feedback with me.
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My sister makes this so yummy, and I never dare to try, but recipe seems so easy. Thanks for sharing I will try my hands on this.
Since I am big fan of bream dhokla, I love khatta dhokla. It is much lighter. I haven’t made in many days. Thanks for reminding.
Khatta dhoka is my elder one’s most favorite and I make it usually once in a week. It is a most popular dish is gujart and I had learnt it from my mother in law. Agree it is one of the healthy and tasty breakfast and snack option.
Dhokla is my favorite and this is my recipe definitely will be trying this to this weekend thank you for the recipe.
I love the tangy flavor of the white khatta dhokla, thank you for the recipe I have never made it at home but often get from the shop nearby.
You have the rare ability to make me drool with your posts Varsh, now I so wanna have khatta dhokla right now, going to try it today for sure
I am going to try the recipe of white khatta dhokla today. I am always looking for healthy breakfast and snack options and this one ticks all the boxes perfectly. Loved that this one is light, filling, and easy to digest. I will share feedback with you soon.
I have never tried this at home but whenever I visit Ahmedabad this is must have dish. Now as you have shared the recipe I think I will try making this.
The recipe tempts me to drool. We havr a similar version here called morekali we make with sour buttermilk which enhances the taste. I’d love to give your recipe a try and I’m sure I will sooner
Oh, I love the recipe, I am going to try this for sure. At my place everyone loves dhokla. We always get it from the market once a month
But now I can give it a try at home.
This is so amazing and mouth watering. After reading this, I’m definitely going to try this.
The inclusion of sesame seeds is really a wonderful twist. I would love to try out this recipe as my husband loves Dhokla.
Dhoklas are my fav! Few sweet shops in Hyderabad have some amazing dhoklas since the covid I did not have them. Thanks for this. Would give if a try.💞
I haven’t tried khata dhokla yet.. this sounds very tempting and looks too . I will definitely try out the recipe.
My mom used to make this very often but not with the seasem seeds as I am.not a big fan of it. But they taste wonderful. Maa ki yaad aa gai blog pad ke.
I am a huge fan of Gujju food and this khatta dhokla is my all time favorite. Unfortunately I dont know how to cook this and that problem got solved with your recipe. I am surely going to try this one. I have so many guuju friends so have eaten all sorts of delicacies and so love the cusine.
This sure is a healthy b’fast option.Thanks for sharing the recipe, shall try it for sure and let u know how it comes out.
I have never made a dhokla from scratch and this is white khatta dhokla. let me give it a try on the next weekend and see if I can make a good one same as yours.