garlicky methi dhokli recipe | methi dhokla | healthy methi lehsun dhokli |
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garlicky methi dhokli is a delicious and flavorful Gujarati dish made with a batter of besan, methi leaves, and garlic. Learn how to make garlicky methi dhokli recipe | methi dhokla | healthy methi lehsun dhokli |
garlicky methi dhokli is a wholesome and aromatic dish that combines the earthy taste of fenugreek leaves with the pungency of garlic, making it a delicious and nutritious choice for a meal.
These methi dhoklis are easy to make and thinner than regular Khaman dhoklas, cut into diamond shape and serve with a variety of chutneys. Although it takes around 15 minutes to cook, making it a no fuss recipe.
The healthy methi lehsun dhokli, with the rich flavour of fenugreek leaves and garlic, also gives us enough iron and heart-friendly nutrients. Make sure you serve it immediately.
pro tips to make garlicky methi dhokli: 1. You can add some sesame seeds in the batter to make the dhokli. 2. Serve it immediately to enjoy its best flavours. 3. You can also add turmeric powder in the batter.
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For garlicky methi dhokli- To make garlicky methi dhokli, in a deep bowl, combine besan, fenugreek, garlic, chilli powder, coriander powder, asafetida, salt and 1/2 cup water. Mix well till no lumps remain.
- Grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali using ½ tsp of oil, pour half the batter into it and steam in a steamer for 8 minutes.
- Repeat step 2 to make 1 more thali.
- Cut the garlicky methi dhokli into diamond shaped pieces and serve immediately.
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To make garlicky methi dhokli recipe | methi dhokla | healthy methi lehsun dhokli | in a deep bowl, add 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour). Besan, or chickpea flour, acts as a binder to hold the dhokli together. It creates a cohesive dough that can be shaped and held without crumbling.
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Add 3/4 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi).
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Add 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). Garlic and methi leaves have complementary flavors, it enhances the flavor of the recipe.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing). It can help to neutralize the slight bitterness of methi leaves.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add ½ cup water.
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Mix well till no lumps remain.
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Grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali using ½ tsp of oil.
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Pour half the batter into it.
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Spread it evenly.
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Steam in a steamer for 8 minutes.
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This is how it looks after steaming.
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Cut into diamond shaped pieces.
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Repeat step 2 to make 1 more thali.
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Serve garlicky methi dhokli recipe | methi dhokla | healthy methi lehsun dhokli | immediately.
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You can add some sesame seeds in the batter to make the dhokli.
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Serve it immediately to enjoy its best flavours.
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You can also add turmeric powder in the batter.
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Garlicky Methi Dhokli is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ). 21% of RDA.
- Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 17% of RDA.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 108 cal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 22.4 mg |
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