Dhoklas are an easy to prepare and quite healthy option for breakfast.
Ditching the traditional dhokla recipes, you can try some unique recipes to give a tasty twist to the Gujarati dish.
When talking about Gujarati cuisine, one of the first things that comes to mind is a plate of tasty dhoklas. With a soft and fluffy texture that is clearly difficult to resist, this delicious snack is a perfect option for a healthy meal, especially for breakfast. Apart from Gujarat, the love for dhokla also spreads to other parts of the country and people also prepare it at home. While dhoklas are usually prepared with the traditional recipe, one can choose to add an interesting 'desi tadka' to the traditional dish and make them even tastier.
Unique Dhokla Recipes:
Dhokla Chaat:
One of the most popular dhokla recipes is to make dhokla chaat. Those who love chaat as a snack can make this dish anytime with leftover dhokla. All you need to do is top your dhokla pieces with yogurt, mint leaves, tamarind chutney, bhujiya, chopped onion, chillies and vegetables of your choice. This will not only be much tastier but will also taste delicious.
Rasiya Dhokla:
Another interesting way to make the most of leftover dhokla is by making it with sauce. In this case, the dhokla pieces should be served with a sauce prepared with a base of tamarind and jaggery. It not only tastes good but also has a unique presentation. Rasiya dhokla can be enjoyed with a cup of tea or served to guests at a dinner party.
Amiri Khaman Dhokla:
Following the traditional Gujarati style, you can also prepare Amiri Khaman Dhokla with the use of leftover dhokla. To do this, you need to cut the dhokla into small pieces and coat them with spicy tempering, grated coconut, pomegranate seeds and bhujiya for extra crunch. The result is a lovely explosion of textures and crunchiness that you will instantly fall in love with.
Dhokla Sandwich:
Dhokla sandwich is another popular dish that you can easily prepare. To do this, you need to take the dhokla dough, add salt to it and prepare it in the steamer. Then prepare the staff with corn kernels, capsicum, curd, green chillies, chaat masala, coriander leaves and salt and mix well. Place the filling between two pieces of dhokla, like a sandwich, and then grill them similarly in a non-stick pan.
Pizza Dhokla:
In case you are a pizza lover, you can also prepare dhokla pizza. Traditionally, prepare your dhokla; however, in the form of round pizza breads. For the topping, sauté bell pepper, corn, and green chiles with dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and pizza sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Next, spread the pizza sauce over the dhokla and add the topping and cheese. Place the prepared dhokla pizza in a non-stick pan and cook on low heat until the cheese melts.
