Sooji Dhoklas Recipe

Name: Sooji Dhoklas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups semolina; 1 cup chickpea flour; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 ⅓ cups water; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon minced fresh green chile; ⅛ teaspoon coarse salt; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; ¼ teaspoon whole cumin seed; 3 -4 fresh curry leaves, torn; ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons grated fresh coconut

Servings: persons

3 cups semolina
1 cup chickpea flour
1 cup plain yogurt
2 ⅓ cups water
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced fresh green chile
⅛ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon whole cumin seed
3 -4 fresh curry leaves, torn
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons grated fresh coconut

1
Mix the semolina and flour then add yogurt and enough water to make a batter.
2
It should not be runny but should flow.
3
Like a good Pancake batter should be.
4
Stir in ginger, chilies, salt and oil.
5
Let rest for 30 to 60 minutes in warm place.
6
Add the baking powder just before cooking.
7
Grease two cake pans [8 inchs].
8
Divide dough between pans
9
Sprinkle with seeds.
10
You are going to steam the cakes.
11
Use a two tiered steamer for both cakes.
12
Single tier do only one cake at a time.
13
Place pans inches Cover and steam over high heat for 10 minutes.
14
A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
15
You want a spongy texture.
16
Remove from heat and remove pans using tongs.
17
Be careful the pans are going to be very hot.
18
Garnish:.
19
Heat oil.
20
Then add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves but remove from heat as soon as you add the last ingredient.
21
Pour oil over cakes.
22
Then sprinkle with cilantro and coconut.
23
Cut into diamonds.
24
Serve warm or let cool.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups semolina, 1 cup chickpea flour, 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 ⅓ cups water, and more.

Yes, Sooji Dhoklas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sooji Dhoklas

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