Yellow Moong Dal Dhokla

Name: Yellow Moong Dal Dhokla
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (soaked for 3–4 hours); 1/4 cup curd (optional – for fermentation & softness); 2 tbsp water; 3 green chilies; 1 inch ginger; 2 garlic cloves (optional); 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp baking soda or Eno fruit salt (just before steaming); 1 tsp lemon juice (to activate leavening); Pinch red chili powder (to sprinkle on top before steaming); 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional); 2 green chilies, chopped; 2 green chilies, whole; 1 tsp chopped curry leaves; 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; leaves Freshly chopped coriander; Freshly grated coconut (optional); 2 cups coriander leaves (with stems); 2 cups mint leaves (optional); 1 inch ginger; 5 garlic cloves; 8 green chilies (adjust to taste); Salt to taste; 1 tsp organic jaggery powder (or sugar); 1 tbsp roasted chana (or 1 tsp thick curd)

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Yellow Moong Dal Dhokla
(Super Soft, Spongy & Healthy Protein-Rich Snack)

Thank you, @mridulamcook for sharing this Moong Dal Katori Dhokla recipe. The unique katori-style presentation instantly caught my attention - it looked so beautiful and inviting! I tried it out with a slight variation, and it turned out lovely ☺️👍

Recipe 🔗 ➡️ https://cookpad.wasmer.app/in/r/23943619

Soft, spongy, and so good for you!
This Yellow Moong Dal Dhokla is a light, high-protein, gluten-free steamed snack made with soaked yellow moong dal and minimal oil.
Perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or even a light dinner.
Topped with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves – it’s comfort in every bite!

And what better way to enjoy it than with a Tangy and Spicy Green Chutney bursting with freshness and bold flavors!

#YellowMoongDalDhokla #HealthySnacks #GreenChutney #SteamedGoodness #ProteinRichRecipe #DhoklaLove
#GlutenFreeSnack #GujaratiCuisine #CookpadIndia

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Yellow Moong Dal Dhokla
(Super Soft, Spongy & Healthy Protein-Rich Snack)

Recipe 🔗 ➡️ https://cookpad.wasmer.app/in/r/23943619

And what better way to enjoy it than with a Tangy and Spicy Green Chutney bursting with freshness and bold flavors!

#YellowMoongDalDhokla #HealthySnacks #GreenChutney #SteamedGoodness #ProteinRichRecipe #DhoklaLove
#GlutenFreeSnack #GujaratiCuisine #CookpadIndia

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

#TRT
#TheRecipeTesters
#Week2
#RegionalClassics
#HomestyleRecipes

Yellow Moong Dal Dhokla
(Super Soft, Spongy & Healthy Protein-Rich Snack)

Recipe 🔗 ➡️ https://cookpad.wasmer.app/in/r/23943619

And what better way to enjoy it than with a Tangy and Spicy Green Chutney bursting with freshness and bold flavors!

#YellowMoongDalDhokla #HealthySnacks #GreenChutney #SteamedGoodness #ProteinRichRecipe #DhoklaLove
#GlutenFreeSnack #GujaratiCuisine #CookpadIndia

#TRT
#TheRecipeTesters
#Week2
#RegionalClassics
#HomestyleRecipes

Yellow Moong Dal Dhokla
(Super Soft, Spongy & Healthy Protein-Rich Snack)

Recipe 🔗 ➡️ https://cookpad.wasmer.app/in/r/23943619

And what better way to enjoy it than with a Tangy and Spicy Green Chutney bursting with freshness and bold flavors!

#YellowMoongDalDhokla #HealthySnacks #GreenChutney #SteamedGoodness #ProteinRichRecipe #DhoklaLove
#GlutenFreeSnack #GujaratiCuisine #CookpadIndia

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Ingredients

Total Time: 35–40 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

For the Dhokla Batter:
Blend Together:
1/2 cupyellow moong dal (soaked for 3–4 hours)
1/4 cupcurd (optional – for fermentation & softness)
2 tbspwater
3green chilies
1 inchginger
2garlic cloves (optional)
1 tspsugar
1 tspsalt
Additional
1/4 tspbaking soda or Eno fruit salt (just before steaming)
1 tsplemon juice (to activate leavening)
Pinchred chili powder (to sprinkle on top before steaming)
For Tempering (Tadka):
1 tbspoil
1 tspmustard seeds
1 tspsesame seeds (optional)
2green chilies, chopped
2green chilies, whole
1 tspchopped curry leaves
2 tbspwater
1 tbspsugar
1 tbsplemon juice
For Garnish:
leavesFreshly chopped coriander
Freshly grated coconut (optional)
For Tangy and Spicy Green Chutney:
2 cupscoriander leaves (with stems)
2 cupsmint leaves (optional)
1 inchginger
5garlic cloves
8green chilies (adjust to taste)
Salt to taste
1 tsporganic jaggery powder (or sugar)
1 tbsproasted chana (or 1 tsp thick curd)
Juice of half a lemon
1 tbspchaat masala
3ice cubes (to retain color)

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Steps

Total Time: 35–40 minutes

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For Dhokla:
▪︎ Soak & Blend Dal:
Soak moong dal for 3–4 hours. Drain and blend with green chilies, ginger, garlic, curd, water, sugar, and salt into a smooth batter.
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▪︎ Rest the Batter:
Transfer to a bowl and rest for 60 minutes for light fermentation.
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▪︎ Add Fruit Salt:
Grease or line a shallow pan with baking paper. Just before steaming, add Eno and lemon juice to the batter. Mix gently in one direction—batter will fluff up.
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▪︎ Steam the Dhokla:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle red chili powder on top, and steam for 15–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let rest for 5 minutes.
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▪︎ Prepare Tempering:
Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, chopped and whole green chilies. Turn off heat and cool slightly. Add 2 tablespoons water, lemon juice, and sugar to the pan. This lemon-sugar water enhances softness and flavor.
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▪︎ Garnish & Serve:
Grease a knife and cut the dhokla into pieces. Pour tempering evenly. Garnish with coriander and coconut.
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For Tangy and Spicy Green Chutney:
(Perfect Dip for Dhokla, Snacks, and Chaats!)
▪︎ Wash and prep all ingredients.
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▪︎ Add everything to a blender: coriander, mint (if using), ginger, garlic, green chilies, roasted chana, jaggery, lemon juice, chaat masala, salt, and ice cubes.
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▪︎ Blend to a smooth, thick chutney. Add cold water only if needed.
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▪︎ Taste and adjust seasoning. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Tips:
Add grated veggies like carrot or spinach to dhokla batter for extra nutrition.
Ice cubes in chutney help retain its bright green color.
Leftover dhokla? Just steam or microwave with a sprinkle of water before serving.
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Serving Suggestions:
Serve the Yellow Moong Dal Dhokla warm or at room temperature with a generous side of Tangy Green Chutney.
Great for snacks, breakfast, or tiffin.
Can also be part of a larger Gujarati-style thali.
Chutney can be used with samosas, sandwiches, pakoras, chaats, or stirred into yogurt for a cooling dip.