If you’re looking for a nutritious and flavorful snack, Palak Dhokla is the perfect choice! This two-toned, spongy delight combines the goodness of spinach (palak) with semolina and gram flour, making it a healthy and delicious treat for breakfast or an evening snack.
Why You Should Try Palak Dhokla
✔ Rich in Iron & Fiber – Thanks to fresh spinach
✔ Light & Easy to Digest – Made with steam, no frying involved
✔ Quick & Simple to Make – Perfect for any time of the day
✔ Budget-Friendly – Homemade, fresh, and preservative-free
Ingredients for Palak Dhokla
📌 For the Dhokla Base:
✔ Semolina (Sooji) – 2 cups
✔ Gram Flour (Besan) – ½ cup
✔ Curd (Yogurt) – 1 cup
✔ Spinach (Palak), pureed – ½ cup
✔ Oil – 1 tbsp
✔ Green Chilies – 2-3 (adjust as per taste)
✔ Ginger, grated – 2 inches
✔ Lemon Juice – 3 tsp
✔ Eno (Fruit Salt) – 1 tsp
✔ Salt – as per taste
📌 For Tempering:
✔ Curry Leaves – 10-12
✔ Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
✔ Asafoetida (Hing) – ½ tsp
Step-by-Step Method to Make Palak Dhokla
Step 1: Prepare the Dhokla Mixtures
✅ In a bowl, whisk together gram flour and curd until smooth. Add green chilies if you like it spicy.
✅ Wash and blend spinach into a fine paste.
✅ In a large mixing bowl, combine curd, spinach puree, semolina, green chilies, ginger, salt, and oil. Mix well.
✅ If the curd is fresh, add 1-2 tsp lemon juice. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes for the semolina to expand.
✅ In another bowl, prepare the gram flour mixture with curd, green chilies, ginger, and asafoetida. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Steaming the Dhokla
✅ Heat water in a steamer and grease a square vessel with oil.
✅ Add Eno to the spinach mixture, mix quickly, and pour into the greased vessel. Spread evenly.
✅ Add Eno to the gram flour mixture, mix, and gently layer it over the spinach mixture.
✅ Place the vessel in the steamer, cover, and steam for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Check & Temper the Dhokla
✅ Insert a knife or toothpick to check doneness. If it comes out clean, the Dhokla is ready. If sticky, steam for 2-5 more minutes.
✅ For tempering, heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Pour over the steamed dhokla for enhanced flavor.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
✅ Cut into squares and serve warm with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
Why This Recipe Works
✔ Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and step-by-step process
✔ Healthy Cooking Method – Steaming retains nutrients
✔ Perfect for All Ages – Soft, fluffy, and full of flavors
Now, enjoy this homemade Palak Dhokla, a perfect balance of taste and health! 🌿✨
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