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Gluten-free Millet Dhokla in a white plate with some chutneys. Seen in the background are some flowers and candles

Millet and Sprouts Dhokla

Millet and Sprouts Dhokla is a nutritious and protein-rich gluten-free breakfast, a snack recipe, or a healthy lunch box idea.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

Dhokla Batter

  • 1/2 Cup Millet Flour - Bajra/Jowar/Ragi
  • ½ Cup Moong Sprouts
  • 2 tablespoon Gram Flour
  • 1-2 Green Chilli
  • ¼ inch ginger
  • ¼ Cup fresh coriander
  • 2 tablespoon Curd/Yogurt -Vegan curd or water
  • ¼-1 Cup Water as required
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Fruit Salt/Eno
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil to grease the plate to make dhokla

Tempering (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
  • 10-12 Curry Leaves

Instructions

Preparing Batter

  • In a blender add moong sprouts, green chilies, ginger and coriander.
    ½ Cup Moong Sprouts, 1-2 Green Chilli, ¼ inch ginger, ¼ Cup fresh coriander
  • Blend it in a blender.
  • Now add curd and blend to a smooth consistency.
    2 tablespoon Curd/Yogurt
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time if required to blend.
  • In another bowl add the millet flour and gram flour.
    1/2 Cup Millet Flour, 2 tablespoon Gram Flour
  • Add red chili powder, cumin seeds, sesame seeds and salt.
    1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, 1 teaspoon Red chili powder, 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds, Salt
  • Give it a quick mix and now add the blended sprout and yogurt mixture.
  • Mix everything and make a semi-thick consistency batter.
  • Add water as required. Do not add too much, we will add it later.
  • Let the mixture rest for at least 10 minutes for the flour to hydrate.

Preparing the Steamer

  • In your steamer or a big size vessel add water.
  • Let it come to a boil.
  • In the meantime, grease your plates with oil.
    Oil

Making of Dhokla

  • After 10 mins, the dhokla batter would have absorbed water.
  • Add water if required to adjust consistency to a dropping consistency.
  • Now add Eno/Fruit salt and 1 tablespoon of water and mix everything.
    1 teaspoon Fruit Salt/Eno, ¼-1 Cup Water
  • Pour this on to the greased tray.
  • One can sprinkle some red chili powder or black pepper powder if required.
  • Steam the dhokla for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes it is done or check by inserting a toothpick or a knife. It should come out clean.
  • Remove and let it rest for 5 mins.
    Bajra and Sprouts Dhokla
  • Serve it hot or proceed with tempering as below.
    Gluten-free millet dhokla ready and cut into pieces in a steel plate

Tempering

  • Give cuts in the dhokla as required.
  • In a tempering pan, add oil.
    1 teaspoon Oil
  • Once hot, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves and let it splutter.
    1 teaspoon Mustard seeds, 10-12 Curry Leaves
  • Once done, pour this mixture all over the dhokla and spread it.
    Dhokla after the tempering
  • Enjoy it with some delicious chutneys.

Notes

  • Standard US Cups size used. 1 Cup = 236 ml, 1 tablespoon = 15 ml, 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
  • Read above for substitutions.
  • Step by step pictures to be updated soon.