Nylon Khaman Dhokla Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	20 min
Soaking Time	20 min
Total time	50 min
Serves	15 pieces

Nutrition

Per pieces.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	124 kcal
Carbohydrates	16 g
Protein	4 g
Fat	5 g
Saturated fat	1 g
Sodium	133 mg
Potassium	201 mg
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Vitamin A	165 IU
Vitamin C	24 mg
Calcium	14 mg
Iron	1 mg

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About

It is basically a soft and spongy instant dhokla recipe prepared with chickpea flour or besan atta with herbs & spices seasonings. In other words, Nylon Khaman Dhokla is an instant or easy cheat version of the traditional dhokla recipe without the hassle of fermentation and overnight preparation. It is super popular for its softness and sponginess which is mainly achieved by the combination of eno powder and citric acid. Thus making a super easy breakfast or snack meal option for any age group. Gujarati Cuisine Snacks are known for their simplicity and easiness of preparation without the use of any complex ingredients. The Nylon Khaman Dhokla Recipe is not different from it and can be made within 30 minutes. This recipe is instant and more importantly does not require any additional preparation and fermentation. Hence the recipe can be an ideal breakfast or snack meal for any time and any age group. Moreover, it is served as it is without any additional side. But when served with spicy green chutney and Imli chutney, the combination is just lip-smacking.

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Ingredients

• 2 cup besan / gram flour
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp eno fruit salt

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for tempering:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard
• 5 chilli (sliced)
• few curry leaves
• pinch hing
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ¼ tsp salt

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for garnishing:

• 2 tbsp coriander (chopped)
• 2 tbsp coconut (grated)

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Instructions

1. Firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup besan, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ cup sugar and ½ tsp salt.
2. Mix well making sure everything is well combined.
3. Now add 1 cup water and mix well using a whisk.
4. Add water as required and whisk for 5 minutes.
5. Prepare a fluffy and light batter.
6. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
7. Now add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp oil.
8. Continue to whisk for 5 more minutes to get a fluffy batter.
9. Further, add 1 tsp eno fruit salt and 2 tbsp water.
10. Mix gently until the batter turns frothy.
11. Transfer the batter immediately to the greased tray.
12. Place in a steamer and steam for 20 minutes.
13. Now cut the dhokla into pieces.
14. To prepare the tempering, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add 1 tsp mustard, 5 chilli, a few curry leaves, pinch hing, and splutter the tempering.
15. Further add ½ cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, and ¼ tsp salt.
16. Mix and boil for 2 minutes, making sure everything is well combined.
17. Pour the tempering over the dhokla and rest for 20 minutes so that the dhokla absorbs all the water.
18. Before serving, top with 2 tbsp coriander and 2 tbsp coconut.
19. Finally, enjoy Nylon Khaman Dhokla Recipe with green chutney.

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Step-by-step

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Notes

• Firstly, make sure to add water slowly, as the consistency of the batter is very important.
• Also, after adding Eno fruit salt, steam the batter immediately, or else the dhokla will not be soft and fluffy.
• Additionally, instead of lemon juice, you can use citric acid. And in place of eno fruit salt add baking soda.
• Finally, Nylon Khaman Dhokla Recipe has to be steamed well, or else the dhokla will remain raw in the center.