Khaman Dhokla is a soft, fluffy, and spongy steamed chickpea snack from Gujarat, India.

Made from fermented chickpea flour (besan), this light and healthy snack has a mildly tangy flavor and airy texture. It is typically steamed and finished with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies, making it a perfect tea-time or breakfast dish.

1. 1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan)
2. 2 tbsp cooking oil
3. 1 tsp citric acid
4. 3/4 tsp baking soda
5. Salt to taste
6. 1/4 tsp hing (asafoetida)
7. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
8. 3 tsp sugar
9. 1–1.5 inch ginger
10. 1 green chili

Prepare Batter

1. Mix oil, sugar, turmeric, hing, ginger, and chili in a blender.
2. Add chickpea flour and water, blend into smooth batter.
3. Rest batter for 10 minutes.
4. Add baking soda just before steaming and mix quickly.

Steam

1. Pour batter into greased tray.
2. Steam for 15–20 minutes until set.
3. Cool completely before cutting.

Tempering

1. Heat oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
2. Add green chilies and water with salt & sugar.
3. Pour over cut dhokla pieces.

Final Product

Dhokla Preparation Video