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garlicky methi dhokli recipe | methi dhokla | healthy methi lehsun dhokli |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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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.
Enjoy garlicky methi dhokli recipe | methi dhokla | healthy methi lehsun dhokli | with detailed step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
5 Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Garlicky Methi Dhokli
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
3/4 cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves (methi)
1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
1 tsp oil for greasing
Method
- 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.
Garlicky Methi Dhokli recipe with step by step photos
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garlicky methi dhokli recipe | methi dhokla | healthy methi lehsun dhokli | then do try other dhokli recipes also:
- gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli recipe | gavarfali bajra dhokli | gavar dhokli nu shaak | healthy cluster beans vegetable with dumpling
- Fansi Dhokli ( Gujarati Recipe)
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garlicky methi dhokli recipe | methi dhokla | healthy methi lehsun dhokli | then do try other dhokli recipes also:
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making garlicky methi dhokli.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making garlicky methi dhokli.
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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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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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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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Grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali using ½ tsp of oil.
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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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You can add some sesame seeds in the batter to make the dhokli.
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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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Garlicky Methi Dhokli is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| 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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Foodie #646484
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very healthy recipe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
Sameeta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Instead of besan anything else for healthier option ?? Also instead of chillie powder can we add green chillies paste ?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank You Sameeta for your review. Besan is healthy but if you do not wish to use only that you can try with equal portions of whole wheat flour and besan, however we have not tried it. You can add green chilli paste instead of chilli powder...
Mansi
March 13, 2025, midnight
My favourite snack...and quick too
virendrasingh Panwar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Virednrasingh. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
A steamed low cal snack, very similar to making dhoklas. Enjoy these iron rich dhoklis immediately.
Rajesh Pandey
March 13, 2025, midnight
My family loved the dhoklas.
Kalyan Food Lover
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice recipe.....
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