Soft & Spongy Sweet Corn DhoklVeg
Enjoy the delightful taste of Instant Sweet Corn Dhokla, a perfect fusion of traditional Gujarati flavors and the natural sweetness of fresh corn. Made with semolina (sooji), gram flour (besan), sweet corn, and aromatic spices, this soft, fluffy, and spongy snack is quick and easy to prepare without any lengthy fermentation. Finished with a flavorful tempering of mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies, every bite is light, healthy, and delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup Gram Flour (besan)
1 cup Sour Curd
1 cup Water
1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels
to taste Green Chilli (finely chopped)
as needed Ginger
as needed Fresh Coriander
1 pinch Turmeric Powder
to taste Salt
1 tbsp Oil
1 piece Fruit salt (Eno)
small Red Chilli Powder
For the Tempering:
1 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Mustard Seeds (tempering)
1 tsp White Sesame Seeds
1 pinch Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Batter Base
1
In a mixing bowl, combine fine semolina (suji), gram flour (besan), and sour curd (or buttermilk). Mix well.
2
Add water gradually to achieve a consistency similar to dosa batter. Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes.
Step 2— Process the Corn
1
Coarsely crush the sweet corn using a chopper. Do not make a fine paste.
Step 3— Combine and Season
1
Add the crushed sweet corn to the semolina batter.
2
Stir in finely chopped green chillies, grated ginger, salt, turmeric powder, and one tablespoon of oil. Mix everything thoroughly.
Step 4— Steam the Dhokla
1
Prepare your steamer by heating water until it is boiling.
2
Grease a dhokla plate with oil.
3
Just before steaming, add a small packet of fruit salt (Eno) to the batter and mix quickly until it becomes light and airy.
4
Pour the batter onto the greased plate and sprinkle red chilli powder on top.
5
Place the plate in the steamer, cover with a lid, and steam on high heat for 20 minutes.
Step 5— Tempering and Serving
1
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, white sesame seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
2
Once the dhokla is steamed, cut it into squares.
3
Pour the prepared tempering over the cut dhokla pieces.
4
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve with green chutney.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
