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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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soya khaman dhokla is a nice Gujarati snack to have for your kids too. Learn how to make instant soy khaman dhokla.
soya khaman dhokla brings a healthy twist to the traditional favourite by combining soya flour with the gram flour used to make the batter. This peps up the iron content of this desi snack.
Remember that the consistency of the batter and perfection in tempering are two keys to the success of instant soy khaman dhokla, so pay attention to these aspects.
We have used soya flour in soya khaman dhokla as it has lots of protein, iron and folic acid which increases our haemoglobin levels.
To check if your soya khaman dhokla is cooked properly, insert a toothpick into the dhokla and see if it comes out clean.
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Soya Khaman Dhokla recipe - How to make Soya Khaman Dhokla
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Makes
15 pieces
Ingredients
For Soya Khaman Dhokla
1/4 cup soy flour
3/4 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
1 1/2 tbsp semolina (rava / sooji)
1/4 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For Serving
Method
For soya khaman dhokla
- To make soya khaman dhokla, combine the soya flour, besan, semolina, sugar, lemon juice, ginger-green chilli paste, salt and ¾ cup of water in a bowl and mix well to make a thick batter.
- Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and sprinkle 2 tsp of water over it.
- When the bubbles form, mix gently.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali and steam in a steamer for about 10 minutes.
- For the tempering, heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds, green chillies and asafoetida.
- When the mustard seeds crackle, add 1 tbsp of water and pour this tempering over the steamed dhoklas.
- Cut the soya khaman dhokla into pieces and keep aside to cool slightly.
How to pack
- Pack in an air-tight box along with nutritious green chutney.
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what is soya khaman dhokla made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for soya khaman dhokla.
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what is soya khaman dhokla made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for soya khaman dhokla.
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In a bowl put 1/4 cup soya flour.
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Add 3/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 1 1/2 tbsp semolina (rava).
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Add 2 tsp sugar.
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Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
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Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
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Add ¾ cup of water.
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Mix well. Ensure that you break all the lumps when mixing. If required use a whisk.
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Just before steaming, add 1 tsp fruit salt.
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Sprinkle 2 tsp of water over it.
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Let the bubbles form.
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Mix gently after the bubbles form. If you mix fast, then your dhoklas will not get fluffy.
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In a bowl put 1/4 cup soya flour.
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To make soya khaman dhokla recipe | instant soy khaman dhokla | folic acid and protein rich dhokla | grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
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Pout the batter into it.
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Steam in a dhokla steamer for about 10 minutes on a medium flame.
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For the tempering, heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan.
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Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Add 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til).
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Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
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Add add 1 tbsp of water.
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Pour this tempering over the steamed dhoklas.
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Cut into pieces and keep aside to cool slightly.
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Garnish with 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Serve soya khaman dhokla | instant soy khaman dhokla | folic acid and protein rich dhokla | immediately.
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To make soya khaman dhokla recipe | instant soy khaman dhokla | folic acid and protein rich dhokla | grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
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Mix well. Ensure that you break all the lumps when mixing. If required use a whisk.
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Mix gently after the bubbles form. If you mix fast, then your dhoklas will not get fluffy.
- To check if your dhokla is cooked properly, insert a toothpick into the thali and see if it comes out clean.
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Mix well. Ensure that you break all the lumps when mixing. If required use a whisk.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 46 cal |
Protein | 2.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 7 g |
Fiber | 1.4 g |
Fat | 1.1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 6.4 mg |
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Laxmi
March 13, 2025, midnight
good Soya Khaman Dhokla ....my kids loved it....

shreya_the foodie
March 13, 2025, midnight
KHAMAN dhokla made with besan and soya flour.

Foodsie
March 13, 2025, midnight
Light, fluffy.. slightly sweet... with a nice hit of flavours from the tempering... these steamed cakes are simply delicious.. and not to forget the healthy twist from the use of soya flour.. well you wont even feel it in the taste.. but yes on health it shall surely show... try it...