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toovar methi na dhokla recipe | tuvar dal dhokla | healthy Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
8 servings
Ingredients
For Toovar Methi na Dhokla
2 cups toovar (arhar) dal
1 cup chopped fenugreek leaves (methi)
2 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
2 tbsp curd (dahi)
4 tbsp oil or
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
2 tsp fruit salt
1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp grated coconut
For Serving
Method
Toovar Methi Na Dhokla ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe with step by step photos
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- what is toovar methi na dhokla made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for toovar methi na dhokla.
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This is what toovar dal looks like.
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Put the toovar dal in a bowl of water. With your fingers rub the dal and you can see the dirt. Change the water a 2 to 3 times till dal is clean.
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Toovar dal is now clean.
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Cover and soak for 30 minutes.
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This is what the dal looks like after soaking.
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Drain.
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Keep aside.
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This is what toovar dal looks like.
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In a mixer put the soaked and drained toovar dal.
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Add 1 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves.
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Add 2 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies.
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Add 2 tbsp curds (dahi).
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Add 1 cup of water.
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Blend to a smooth paste.
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Transfer the mixture in a bowl.
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Add 2 tbsp of oil.
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Add 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 1 tsp sugar.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1 tsp salt.
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Mix well.
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Just before steaming, add 2 tsp fruit salt.
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Put 2 tsp water over the fruit salt.
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Let the bubbles form.
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Mix gently. Don't over mix the batter or your dhokla will not become fluffy.
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In a mixer put the soaked and drained toovar dal.
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To make toovar methi na dhokla recipe | tuvar dal dhokla | Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla | grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
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Pour the batter spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.
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Steam in a dhokla steamer for 7 to 8 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
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For the tempering, heat the remaining 2 tbsp of oil in a small non-stick pan.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Add 1 tsp sesame seeds (til).
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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Remove from the flame and add 1 tbsp of water, mix well.
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Cool slightly and cut into diamond-shaped pieces.
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Pour this tempering equally over both the thalis of the dhoklas.
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Garnish toovar methi na dhokla | tuvar dal dhokla | Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla | with coriander and coconut.
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Serve toovar methi na dhokla | tuvar dal dhokla | healthy Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla | immediately with green chutney.
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To make toovar methi na dhokla recipe | tuvar dal dhokla | Gujarati arhar fenugreek leaves dhokla | grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
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Mix gently. Don't over mix the batter or your dhokla will not become fluffy.
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Pour the batter spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.
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Insert a toothpick to check if the dhokla is properly cooked.
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This is the dhokla steamer we used. Same is used for making idli. Just the moulds change.
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Toovar dal dhokla rich in Folic Acid, Phosphorous, Vitamin B1 and Protein.
1. Folic Acid : Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. 23% of RDA.
2. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 22% of RDA.
3. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA.
4. Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. 17% of RDA.
5. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent 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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Mix gently. Don't over mix the batter or your dhokla will not become fluffy.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 209 cal |
| Protein | 9.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.6 mg |
| Sodium | 15.5 mg |
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Janvi Shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dhokla tho Gujus ki jaan hai aur yeh Toovar Methi ka Dhokla bhoat hi swadisht hai. I Love All Dhoklas.
LOPA SHAH
March 13, 2025, midnight
Wow too yummy and delicious,something different type of dhokla.
Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
Toovar methi dhokla has a really nice taste.. The dal and methi blend gives a super flavour to the dhokla.. Just loved this gujju recipe..
Srujan Desai
March 13, 2025, midnight
The Dhoklas were really good! This is going to a regular feature on my weekend breakfast menu!
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