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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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khatta dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack made of rice and urad dal. Learn to make traditional khatta dhokla farsan.
Gujaratis and khatta dhokla are synonymous. White dhokla are popular steamed cakes made using rice and urad dal. Also, there are hundreds of variation to the dhokla recipe
Here, we show you how to make authentic khatta dhokla using a batter of rice and urad. Seasoned with black pepper and chilli powder, this steamed Gujarati snack is super tasty and amazingly soft too.
Serve khatta dhokla with Green Cutney as a starter or as an evening snack.
Enjoy khatta dhokla recipe | white dhokla | Gujarati khatta dhokla | traditional khatta dhokla farsan | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
45 Mins
Total Time
50 Mins
Makes
8 servings
Ingredients
For Khatta Dhokla
1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils) , washed and drained
1 cup rice (chawal) , washed and drained
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp chilli powder for sprinkling
1 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper (kalimirch) for sprinkling
2 tsp oil for topping
For Serving With Khatta Dhokla
Method
- To make khatta dhokla, combine the urad dal and rice in a deep bowl with enough water and keep aside to soak for 3 hours. Drain well.
- Blend in a mixer using 1½ cups of water till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the salt and mix very well.
- Cover it with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 12 hours.
- After fermentation, mix the batter well and add all the other ingredients and mix.
- Divide the batter into 4 equal portions.
- Pour a portion of the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali and shake the thali clockwise to spread it evenly to make an even layer.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp of chilli powder or black pepper evenly over it and steam in a steamer for 8 to 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
- Smear ½ tsp of oil on top, cool slightly and cut into square or diamond shaped equal pieces using a sharp knife.
- Repeat steps 7 to 9 to make 3 more thalis.
- Serve the khatta dhokla immediately with green chutney.
Khatta Dhokla, Gujarati Farsan recipe with step by step photos
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what is khattar dhokla made of ? see below image of list of ingredients for khatta dhokla.
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what is khattar dhokla made of ? see below image of list of ingredients for khatta dhokla.
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In a bowl put 1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils).
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Add 1 cup rice (chawal).
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Add enough water and wash the dal and rice. See the dirt.
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Washed urad dal and rice. We had to change the water several times.
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Cover and soak for 3 hours.
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Rice and urad dal after soaking.
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Drain.
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Soaked and drained ural dal and rice.
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In a bowl put 1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils).
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In a mixer put the soaked and drained urad dal and rice.
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Add 1 cup of water.
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Blend till smooth.
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In a mixer put the soaked and drained urad dal and rice.
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Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl.
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Add salt to taste. We added 3/4th tsp salt.
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Mix well.
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Cover it with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 12 hours.
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Batter after fermentation.
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After fermentation, mix the batter.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add 1/2 tsp baking soda.
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Add 1 tbsp lemon juice.
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Mix well. Divide the batter into 4 equal portions.
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Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl.
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Grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
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Pour a portion of the batter.
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Shake the thali clockwise to spread it evenly to make an even layer.
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Sprinkle a little black pepper evenly over it.
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Sprinkle a little chilli powder over it.
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Steam in a steamer for 8 to 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
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Smear ½ tsp of oil on top.
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Cool slightly and cut into square or diamond shaped equal pieces using a sharp knife. Repeat steps 7 to 9 to make 3 more thalis.
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Serve immediately with green chutney.
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Grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 128 cal |
Protein | 4.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 23.9 g |
Fiber | 2.4 g |
Fat | 1.6 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 6.7 mg |
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Anita
March 13, 2025, midnight
I really liked making this recipe. Very tasty snack with chutney

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!

Shilpa Shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is my favorite Gujju snack which goes great with green chutney. Normally had every week at our house.

DR VAISHALI PATEL
March 13, 2025, midnight
very nice and easy recipe It is my breakfast for every Sunday. Everyone enjoy it. Thanks for the simple recipes.