Satvik Dhokli Curry | No Onion No Garlic Festive Recipe

Name: Satvik Dhokli Curry | No Onion No Garlic Festive Recipe
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 2–3 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For Dhokli :-; 1/2 cup gram flour (besan); 1/4 cup wheat flour; Salt to taste; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1 pinch baking soda; 2 –3 tbsp sour curd; 1 tbsp oil; Water (as required); For Curry :-; 2 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 2 green chillies (chopped); 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1 cup buttermilk (chaas); Salt to taste; 1 –2 tsp sugar

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

∆ A comforting satvik Gujarati dish made with soft dhokli in a tangy buttermilk curry – simple, soulful and perfect for festive days.
∆ This is a traditional Gujarati-style no onion no garlic dhokli curry, perfect for festive or satvik meals.
Soft steamed dhokli pieces cooked in a mildly spiced buttermilk gravy make this dish light, comforting and delicious.
∆ Story :-
I love making simple and satvik recipes during festive days. This dhokli curry is made with basic ingredients but tastes absolutely delicious. It is a comforting meal that my family enjoys with hot rotli and chaas.
#FestiwalFood
#NoOnionNoGarlic
#SatvikFood
#GujaratiFood
#ComfortFood
#Homemade
#FF

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

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Ingredients

30 minutes

2–3 people

For Dhokli :-
1/2 cupgram flour (besan)
1/4 cupwheat flour
Salt to taste
1/4 tspturmeric powder
1/2 tspred chilli powder
1 pinchbaking soda
2–3 tbsp sour curd
1 tbspoil
Water (as required)
For Curry :-
2 tbspoil
1/2 tspmustard seeds
1/2 tspcumin seeds
2green chillies (chopped)
1/4 tspturmeric powder
1/2 tspred chilli powder
1 cupbuttermilk (chaas)
Salt to taste
1–2 tsp sugar

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Steps

30 minutes

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Prepare Batter :-
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In a bowl, mix gram flour, wheat flour, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder and baking soda.
Add curd and oil, mix well. Add water gradually to make a smooth batter. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
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Steam Dhokli :-
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Grease a plate and spread the batter evenly. Steam for 10–12 minutes. Let it cool and cut into pieces.
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Prepare Curry,:-
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Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
Add green chillies, turmeric and red chilli powder.
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Cook :-
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Add buttermilk and stir continuously. Bring to a boil.
Add dhokli pieces and cook for a few minute
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Final Touch :-
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Add sugar and salt, mix well. Cook for 1–2 minutes and switch off the flame.
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Serving Suggestion :-
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Serve hot with rotli and chaas for a comforting Gujarati meal.

Tips

∆ Use slightly sour buttermilk for best taste
∆ Stir continuously after adding buttermilk to avoid curdling
∆ Do not overcook dhokli to keep them soft

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Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on March 22, 2026 18:10

Cooking isn’t just something I do — it’s a piece of my heart, served on a plate.From the sizzle of spices in hot oil to the quiet joy of kneading dough with my hands, every dish I make carries a story, a memory, a feeling. Whether it's comfort food on rainy days or something bold that sparks curiosity, cooking is how I express love, creativity, and care.Each ingredient, every flavor, speaks of passion — not just for food, but for the smiles it brings, the moments it creates, and the warmth it spreads.✨ This isn’t just food. It’s a part of me.Come join my journey:https://www.instagram.com/krishna_recipes_?igsh=MXIzdzYwMXJ0Nno3OQ==