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khaman dhokla | Gujarati khaman dhokla | steamed, soft khaman dhokla

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ખમણ ઢોકળા - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Khaman Dhokla, Soft Gujarati Khaman Dhokla in Gujarati)

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The Khaman Dhokla is an all-time favourite Gujarati street food that is served with peppy green chutney at tea time. It has an exquisite texture and appetizing flavour.

Khaman dhokla, a famous snack sold in every street of Gujarat, it is no longer restricted to that region -- it is readily available in every part of the country. Khaman Dhokla is a soft and fluffy steamed snack from the Gujarati repertoire. This all-time favourite khaman dhokla is enjoyed as a starter, as a tea-time snack, or even for breakfast. Basically, something you can have any time you are hungry.

Making khaman dhokla is not at all a task, the recipe is very simple and luscious. To make khaman dhokla, combine the besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and salt with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and mix lightly.Pour the mixture immediately to a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add ½ cup of water and mix well. Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly. Wait for 5 minutes so that the water is absorbed completely.Cut into pieces, garnish with coriander and coconut. Serve the Gujarati khaman dhokla immediately with green chutney.

People love these yummy steamed, soft khaman dhoklas as a breakfast, snack or as a farsan (savoury accompaniment.

We made khaman dhokla in a jiffy using besan, but it can also be made by soaking and grinding chana dal. These versatile dhoklas can be steamed in a traditional dhokla steamer or in a microwave oven like Green Peas Dhokla, Quick Microwave Khaman Dhokla, Makai Na Dhokla and Microwave Mug Dhokla.

These Khaman Dhoklas can be used to make variants like Amiri Khaman, Rasawala Dhokla and Pav Bhaji Dhokla.

Enjoy khaman dhokla | Gujarati khaman dhokla | steamed, soft khaman dhokla | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

 

Khaman Dhokla, Soft Gujarati Khaman Dhokla recipe - How to make Khaman Dhokla, Soft Gujarati Khaman Dhokla

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Preparation Time

5 Mins

Cooking Time

15 Mins

Total Time

20 Mins

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

Method

For khaman dhokla
 

  1. To make khaman dhokla, combine the besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and salt with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter.
  2. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and mix lightly.
  3. Pour the mixture immediately to a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.
  4. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside.
  5. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  6. When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  7. Add ½ cup of water and mix well.
  8. Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly. Wait for 5 minutes so that the water is absorbed completely.
  9. Cut into pieces, garnish with coriander and coconut serve the khaman dhokla immediately with green chutney.

Khaman Dhokla, Soft Gujarati Khaman Dhokla recipe with step by step photos

For the khaman dhokla batter

 

    1. To make khaman dhokla batter, take 1 1/2 cups of besan or gram flour in a large mixing bowl. Besan or chickpea flour gives you a good dose of several nutrients, read 10 Super Health Benefits of Besan to know more.
    2. Now add the semolina. Many people add a pinch of turmeric powder to this which will give the dhokla a beautiful yellow color. Since we are using fruit salt in the recipe, use very little turmeric powder as more haldi will react with the fruit salt and result in red spots in the dhokla. If you want you can avoid turmeric powder altogether like us.
    3. Now add the sugar to the bowl.
    4. Now add the ginger-green chilli paste.
    5. Now add the lemon juice and salt. As this is a sweet and slightly sour dhokla, we add lemon juice. Alternately you can add citric acid (nimbu ka phool).
    6. Now add approx. ? cup of water to the bowl.
    7. Mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter. The batter will have to mix very well as the sugar needs to dissolve properly. To get soft and fluffy khaman dhokla, beat the batter well before adding the fruit salt. The more you beat the batter, more air is incorporated resulting in soft-spongy khaman.
Directions for steaming khaman dhokla in a steamer

 

    1. Heat the water in the steamer. It should be bubbling. Ensure that the steamer is properly heated before placing the thali otherwise dhokla will take more time to cook resulting into hard Khaman.
    2. Grease 175 mm. (7") diameter thali with a little oil.
    3. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt. This will react with the lemon juice to give a fluffy batter. This recipe makes 1 thali (approximately 15 dhokla pieces). If you want, you can make in large quantity. Ensure that you prepare batter without adding fruit salt and divide and add it just before steaming.
    4. Pour 1 tsp water over the fruit salt to activate it. Do not let the Khaman Dhokla batter sit for too long after adding the fruit salt.
    5. Gently mix the fruit salt in the batter till just mixed. The Khaman Dhokla batter will look like this - airy and fluffy.
    6. Pour the mixture immediately to the greased thali.
    7. Spread the Khaman Dhokla batter evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.
    8. Place in the steamer and steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the Khaman dhoklas are cooked. You can also cook khaman dhokla in a microwave. Check out this recipe for Quick Microwave khaman dhokla.
    9. Insert a knife or a toothpick to check if the dhoklas are cooked properly. 
For the tempering of Khaman dhokla

 

    1. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
    2. When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds to the pan.
    3. Then add the asafoetida and curry leaves.
    4. Now add the green chillies. Saut? on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
    5. Remove from the flame, add ? cup of water and mix well.
    6. Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly. Make sure the dhoklas are warm when you pour the tempering or else they will not soak the water in.
    7. Let the Khaman Dhoklas sit for 10-15 minutes till soft and spongy before serving.
    8. Cut Khaman Dhokla into even pieces.
    9. Garnish with coriander. 
    10. Serve the Khaman dhokla with green chutney and imli chutney.
    11. Other non-fried Gujarati snacks that you might love to try Amiri Khaman, Green peas panki, Rice khichu.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per piece
 

Energy81 cal
Protein3.6 g
Carbohydrates12.1 g
Fiber2.6 g
Fat2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium12.3 mg

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abhilasha

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Hema sahare

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello mam, I am Hema from Nagpur. I love cooking. I like dhokla but I can''t make it properly. Every day I make a different recepies at home. Please can you tell me a proper recipe of dhokla.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Hema, Follow the exact recipe of Khaman Dokla.. You will get satisfied result.. And also try more dhokla recipe.. which are there on our website.. Do try and give us your feedback..

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smita

March 13, 2025, midnight

Super ! Very quick n easy.time saving recipe.????

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Smita. Great to know the khaman dhoklas worked perfectly for you. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com

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Pooja Gupta

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Sangita jain

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello tarlaji!! I am a great fan of you n yr recepies. I tried d dhokla but sum problem with measurements. In the comment section u mentioned 200grams of besan.so I feel then d water quantity shd also be increased. I made d khaamna but it was dry and dense using 200 grams of besan . Three fourth cups of water for the batter was less so I increased d amount of .water.other ingredients being same. I would like to re try it. Kndly giv the exact measurements for flour in grams n if using cup then should it be packed or leveled. Indian measuring cup is 200 ml. Then how many ml of water to use in the batter, Thirdly the tempered water should be cooled n put on the hot dhokla or we need to cool d dhokla as well. Would appreciate if u cld email to me also pl. Waiting eagerly to giv it another try.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Sangita, The recipe is given in cup measurements kindly follow that and also below is the link of the video so you get a better idea https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=kRNRIu1CkRc

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Mitu

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Mitu , we are delighted you loved the Dhokla recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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priyanka

March 13, 2025, midnight

the recipe was too dry.. not fluffy enough..

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vega

March 13, 2025, midnight

please guide me how to make khamman dhokla in microwave?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Vega: Here is the recipe from the website. https://www.tarladalal.com/Khaman-Dhokla-Quick-Microwave-Khaman-Dhokla-2753r

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vega

March 13, 2025, midnight

why proportion of ingredients used in making khamman dhokla in steamer different from making khamman dhokla in microwave (recipe no. 2753 from website)?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Vega, The proportion differs because, we have tried with the this with this quantity in the microwave, tried with more quantity.. it will not get cooked.

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shikha

March 13, 2025, midnight

I tried today ....it came out yummy ...thanks a lot

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salma salam

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tried the recipe , came out really well but was a bit dry , next time will put water evenly after steaming . Thank you for the recipe

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Salma, Yes you will have to put water after steaming to get soft dhoklas.

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Nehal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Can I use eno instead of fruit salt?

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Foodie #666886

March 13, 2025, midnight

I just love ur recipes n always try one or the other recipe ??

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Bhawna Dhiman

March 13, 2025, midnight

perfect recipe

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Rashminder

March 13, 2025, midnight

Are these measurements in Indian terms or US measurements? Cup sizes in India and US are different. Kindly let me know about what measurement system is followed on the website.

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Foodie #674158

March 13, 2025, midnight

good I''m excited

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neha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, Could you please tell me how many dhoklas would count per serving?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Neha, 15 pieces of dhokla from one thali. It is the approximate portion a person can eat in a meal.

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Suchitra Sen

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Tarla Dalal, Love your recipes. They are so perfect, anyone can replicate the dishes. However, I made instant Khaman dhokla in a microwave oven following your recipe. Came out very tasty, but not that spongy. Could you please give me some more tips to make the dhokla fluffy? Thanks and regards S Sen

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Mukesh

March 13, 2025, midnight

Yes really nice recipe.

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Foodie #556210

March 13, 2025, midnight

it turned out perfect. very easy and tastes great

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Hiren Shah

March 13, 2025, midnight

I prepared khaman Dhokla and it was too yuummm. I made spongy but not popped up as per my expectation.

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iamgreat

March 13, 2025, midnight

What ingredient we can use as an alternative to Rava and Sugar to enjoy the traditional flavor while eating healthy ?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

You can replace rave with other healthy grains and flours like oats, nachni, quinoa, jowar flour etc. Sugar can be replaced with minimum quantity of honey. If you want to try a healthy dhokla,opt for sprouts dhokla. https://www.tarladalal.com/calories-for-khaman-dhokla-soft-gujarati-khaman-dhokla-33269#c48423

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Sat

March 13, 2025, midnight

Like this, how big or weight is one piece?? Thank you

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Each pieces will be approximately 1 1/2 inch square.

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Anuradha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi.. can I use the same amount of baking soda instead of eno fruit salt?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

You can use 1/4 tsp of baking soda instead of 1 tsp of fruit salt.

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Meghna

March 13, 2025, midnight

Being gujju I loved our gujarati food... N yr always my most favourite... Prepared this khanan.. n came out so good.. yummy tasty n spongy.. Thank you.

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Pratibha

March 13, 2025, midnight

We use to make dhokla from readymade dhokla mix because we don''t know recipe before Today we go through your website and followed your dhokla recipe It was fantastic and mind blowing as I make spongy dhokla Thank thanks thanks tarlaji

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Pratibha. Great to know the dhoklas worked perfectly from you. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com

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Foodie #518850

March 13, 2025, midnight

too good

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Eat to live

March 13, 2025, midnight

One of my favourites! Khaman turns out light and fluffy each time i make it!

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Foodie #570083

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very easy and tasted great....everyone loved it!!

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Radhika Mallya

March 13, 2025, midnight

Madam your fan here,your recipes are simple and tasty.

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Foodie #613375

March 13, 2025, midnight

this recipe is wonderful

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Foodie #634372

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com It will help thousands of food lovers to try the recipe based on your review.

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neethu

March 13, 2025, midnight

maam i was in gujarat for 3 yrs . from there i tasted it and now also it is one of my fav.today i made it in my home and all loved it.thank u maam for ur receipe ...

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks NEETU. Great to know the khaman dhoklas worked perfectly for you. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com

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Fatima

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanq ma''am I made it..it was tasty..friends try this dish in Ramadan...??

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Fatima. Great to know the dhoklas worked perfectly from you and your friends made it in Ramadan. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com

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Upma Dhingra

March 13, 2025, midnight

Can we have the microwave directions please? Appreciate ur help Thx

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Upma, Here''''s the link for the microwave khaman dhokla recipe. http://www.tarladalal.com/Khaman-Dhokla-Quick-Microwave-Khaman-Dhokla-2753r

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Foodie#deepalodha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks for this recipe! Dhoklas turned out soft and tasty

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

We are very happy you enjoyed the recipe. Do try more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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dhwani vaishnav

March 13, 2025, midnight

Gr8 recipe!! Loved it. Thanks Ms Dalal! Kindly let me knw what size of cup preferred, in terms of qty... Thanks!

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Dhwani, The approx quantity would be 200 gms.

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Bk puneet

March 13, 2025, midnight

hi ma''m i m big fan of you. Maine kai bar dhokla try kiya h or sab tarhse dhokla achcha h soft, sponge, flufy but not like that what sold in market. Mere banaye dhokle ka texture bread k jaise hota h pani dalne pr jaise bread galti h waise texture hota h jabki market k dhokla me texture aisa hota h jo ki pani bhi pi leta or galta nhi h kya market me vender kuch alag recipe or ingredients follow karte h plz tell.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, We have now mentioned in the recipe at point no 7 that wait for 5 minutes after adding water.

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