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Snack Ideas Cooking Time : 15 min preparation + 20 min steaming + 10 min resting Recipe Servings : 4 Recipe Dificult : easy 0.00

Sooji Veg Dhokla | Soft and Fluffy Semolina Vegetable Dhokla

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Sooji Veg Dhokla is a delicious and nutritious Indian steamed snack made with semolina (sooji), yogurt, and finely chopped vegetables. It has a soft, spongy texture with a mild tangy flavour and a pleasant combination of spices. Carrots, green peas, capsicum, and other vegetables add colour, freshness, and extra texture to every bite.

This easy-to-make vegetarian dhokla is perfect for breakfast, evening snacks, or a light meal. Unlike traditional fermented dhokla, this version uses fruit salt or Eno to create a fluffy texture without requiring a long fermentation process. A fragrant mustard seed and curry leaf tempering gives it an authentic Indian flavour. Serve warm with green chutney or tamarind chutney.

Cooking Method

Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, yogurt, water, salt, sugar, turmeric, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
Add Vegetables: Stir in finely chopped carrots, capsicum, green peas, ginger, and green chilli.
Rest the Batter: Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes so the semolina can absorb moisture. Add a little water if the batter becomes too thick.
Add Fruit Salt: Just before steaming, gently mix in Eno or fruit salt.
Steam the Dhokla: Pour the batter into a greased steaming tray. Steam for 15–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Prepare Tempering: Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies. Allow them to crackle.
Add Tempering: Pour the tempering evenly over the steamed dhokla.
Garnish and Serve: Let it cool slightly, cut into squares, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve with chutney.