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Snack Ideas Cooking Time : 15 min preparation + 25 min steaming + 10 min resting Recipe Servings : 4 Recipe Dificult : easy 0.00

Ragi Savory Dhokla | Healthy Finger Millet Steamed Cake

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Ragi Savory Dhokla is a delicious Indian steamed snack prepared with ragi flour (finger millet), gram flour, yogurt, and a blend of aromatic spices. It has a soft, spongy texture with a slightly earthy flavour from ragi and a pleasant tanginess from yogurt and lemon juice. Fresh vegetables such as carrots and capsicum can be added to make it more colourful and flavourful.

This wholesome vegetarian dish is a lovely option for breakfast, evening snacks, or a light meal. The batter is made with simple ingredients and steamed until fluffy, then finished with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies. Serve it warm with green chutney or tamarind chutney for a satisfying snack.

Cooking Method

Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, combine ragi flour, gram flour, yogurt, water, turmeric, sugar, salt, ginger, green chilli, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
Add Vegetables: Stir in the grated carrot and finely chopped capsicum, if using.
Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes so the flours absorb the moisture.
Add Fruit Salt: Just before steaming, add Eno fruit salt and gently mix until combined.
Steam the Dhokla: Pour the batter into a greased steaming tray. Steam for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Prepare Tempering: Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and sesame seeds. Once they begin to crackle, add curry leaves and slit green chillies.
Season: Add water and lemon juice to the tempering and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Finish and Serve: Pour the tempering evenly over the steamed dhokla. Let it cool slightly, cut into squares, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve.