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22 February, 2025


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microwave mug dhokla recipe | microwave khaman dhokla in mug | how to make mug dhokla in microwave | soft spongy dhokla in 2 minutes in microwave is a quick snack recipe for people of all ages. Learn how to make mug dhokla in microwave.
To make microwave mug dhokla, combine the besan, asafoetida, green chillies, 2 tsp sugar, ginger, curds, 4 tsp of oil, salt and approx. ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and whisk well. Just before making the dhokla, put the fruit salt and 1 tbsp of water and mix gently. Immediately pour into 2 broad microwave safe mugs. Put 1 mug at a time in the microwave and microwave on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds. You will feel that it is overflowing but do not worry and do not open the microwave. Repeat step 4 to cook one more mug. Meanwhile heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the remaining 2 tsp of sugar and ¼ cup of water and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Pour equal quantities of the tempering on the cooked khaman and finally put coriander evenly over it. Serve immediately with green chutney.
Succulent and tasty khaman dhoklas ready in minutes, this is just perfect to appease sudden hunger pangs! The microwave khaman dhokla in mug is a kind of quick, no-fuss dish that you can prepare instantly without advance planning and without sweating in the kitchen.
It is as easy as mixing a batter, filling it in a broad mug and cooking it in the microwave for a little more than two minutes. However, soft spongy dhokla in 2 minutes in microwave must be had immediately after cooking to enjoy the fresh texture and taste. If left for a while it tends to get dry. So, make it just when required and enjoy it immediately.
Now you can relish the traditional Gujarati dhokla flavour by way of making mug dhokla in microwave. And the best part is that it needs no accompaniment. However, if you wish you can serve it with green chutney. You can also try other quick recipes in a mug likeMug Pizza or Chocolate Mug Cake.
Tips for microwave mug dhokla. 1. The batter of the dhokla has to be lump free. So use a whisk to mix it. 2. After adding fruit salt, mix it gently. Mixing it vigorously will negate the effect of fruit salt. 3. When filling the mug, make sure you fill only till three-fourths of the mug, leaving enough space for the batter to expand and cook.
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Microwave Mug Dhokla Recipe, Khaman Dhokla recipe - How to make Microwave Mug Dhokla Recipe, Khaman Dhokla
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
5 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Microwave Mug Dhokla
1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
4 tsp sugar
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
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6 tsp oil
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp fruit salt
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For Serving
Method
For microwave mug dhokla
- To make microwave mug dhokla, combine the besan, asafoetida, green chillies, 2 tsp sugar, ginger, curds, 4 tsp of oil, salt and approx. ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and whisk well.
- Just before making the dhokla, put the fruit salt and 1 tbsp of water and mix gently.
- Immediately pour into 2 broad microwave safe mugs.
- Put 1 mug at a time in the microwave and microwave on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds. You will feel that it is overflowing but do not worry and do not open the microwave.
- Repeat step 4 to cook one more mug.
- Meanwhile heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in small non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining 2 tsp of sugar and ¼ cup of water and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Pour equal quantities of the tempering on both the mugs and finally sprinkle coriander evenly over it.
- Serve the microwave mug dhokla immediately with green chutney.
Microwave Mug Dhokla Recipe, Khaman Dhokla recipe with step by step photos
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To make microwave mug dhokla recipe | microwave khaman dhokla in mug| how to make mug dhokla in microwave | soft spongy dhokla in 2 minutes in microwave, add 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour) in a deep bowl.
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Add 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 2 tsp sugar.
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Add 1 tsp grated ginger (adrak).
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Add 1/2 cup curds (dahi).
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Add 4 tsp of oil.
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Add salt to taste.
- Add approx. ½ cup of water.
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Whisk well. The batter of microwave mug dhokla recipe | microwave khaman dhokla in mug| how to make mug dhokla in microwave | soft spongy dhokla in 2 minutes in microwave has to be lump free.
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Just before making the dhokla, put 1 1/2 tsp fruit salt in the batter. Fruit salt helps to make dhokla soft and spongy.
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Add 1 tbsp of water.
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Mix gently. Mixing it vigorously will negate the effect of fruit salt.
- Immediately pour equal quantities of the batter in 2 microwave safe mugs.
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Put 1 mug at a time in the microwave and microwave on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds. You will feel that it is overflowing but do not worry and do not open the microwave.
- Repeat to cook one more mug of microwave mug dhokla recipe | microwave khaman dhokla in mug| how to make mug dhokla in microwave | soft spongy dhokla in 2 minutes in microwave.
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To make microwave mug dhokla recipe | microwave khaman dhokla in mug| how to make mug dhokla in microwave | soft spongy dhokla in 2 minutes in microwave, add 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour) in a deep bowl.
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For the tempering of microwave mug dhokla | microwave khaman dhokla in mug | how to make mug dhokla in microwave | soft spongy dhokla in 2 minutes in microwave, heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in small non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Add 5 curry leaves (kadi patta).
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Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Add the remaining 2 tsp of sugar.
- Add ¼ cup of water. This water will be soaked by the dhokla and it helps to make the dhokla spongy.
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Cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Pour equal quantities of the tempering on the cooked khaman in both the mugs.
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Finally put 2 tsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) evenly over it.
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Serve microwave mug dhokla| microwave khaman dhokla in mug| how to make mug dhokla in microwave | soft spongy dhokla in 2 minutes in microwave immediately with green chutney.
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For the tempering of microwave mug dhokla | microwave khaman dhokla in mug | how to make mug dhokla in microwave | soft spongy dhokla in 2 minutes in microwave, heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in small non-stick pan.
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- Q. Can we avoid putting curd in Microwave Mug Dhokla? You can replace the curd with 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp of lemon juice, add water and adjust the consistency. And just before baking add fruit salt.
- Q. The Microwave Mug Dhokla sunk from between, what should i do? Keep it for 30 seconds or 1 minute more. The baking time differs from oven to oven.
- Q. Is fruit salt and Eno the same? Yes, they both are the same. Eno is a brand name for fruit salt.
- Q. Can we steam the dhokla? For steamed version, you can try this recipe of Khaman Dhokla.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 539 cal |
Protein | 19.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 61.5 g |
Fiber | 12.6 g |
Fat | 22.8 g |
Cholesterol | 8 mg |
Sodium | 70.1 mg |
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shivani
March 13, 2025, midnight
This instant dhokla recipe was making me unsure in my mind about the taste, but then I decided to try it and the recipe turned out fab....really best in taste and awesome....

Aparna
March 13, 2025, midnight
Itriex and it came out fabulously. I know that madam Tarla Dalal ''s recipes will never fail so I always try them. Easy because every minute detail is given.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello Aparna, Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes & share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!

Wow great recipe
March 13, 2025, midnight

Jyothi Manohar
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tushar Desai
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very Delicious. Thank You So Much.

Minaxi
March 13, 2025, midnight
You are a Gr8 guide to my cooking experiences, i love the recipies and like the simple and easy ways that inspires us to cook new dishes..