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Instant Pot Dhokla Recipe: Steamed Savory Cake

This Instant Pot Dhokla is a quick and easy recipe for a steamed savory cake made from gram flour and spices. It's a popular Indian snack that is light, fluffy, and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 people
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Trivet
  • Round Cake Pan
  • Small Pan

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fruit salt (eno)
  • 1 tablespoon oil for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tablespoon grated coconut optional

Instructions: 

  • In a bowl, mix gram flour, yogurt, water, ginger paste, green chili, turmeric powder, salt, and sugar to make a smooth batter.
  • Grease a round cake pan that fits inside the Instant Pot with oil and set aside.
  • Add fruit salt to the batter and mix gently. Pour the batter into the greased pan.
  • Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place a trivet inside.
  • Carefully place the cake pan on the trivet.
  • Close the lid, set the vent to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
  • Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  • In a small pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds and sesame seeds. Once they splutter, pour this tempering over the dhokla.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut.
  • Cut into pieces and serve with green chutney or tamarind chutney.

Notes:

For a spicier version, add more green chilies. You can also add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the tempering for extra flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Dhokla, Instant Pot, Savory Cake
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