Rava Dhokla: Instant, Spongy, Super Soft Snack!

Rava Dhokla is a quick, fluffy steamed snack made from semolina, yogurt, and a touch of spices. Balanced with a classic mustard and curry leaf tempering, these dhoklas are a soft, spongy treat for any time of day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rava (suji/semolina)
• 1 cup yogurt (sour or plain)
• 1/2 cup water (as needed)
• 1 tsp ginger-green chili paste
• 1/2 tsp Eno fruit salt or baking soda
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste

For Tempering:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Curry leaves
• 2 green chilies, slit

Method:

1. Combine rava, yogurt, ginger-chili paste, turmeric, lemon, sugar, and salt. Rest 20 minutes.
2. Add water for a pouring batter consistency. Mix in Eno/baking soda just before steaming.
3. Pour into a greased thali. Steam for 12–15 min until a toothpick comes clean.
4. Cool, cut into squares.
5. Heat oil, add mustard, sesame, curry leaves, and green chilies for tempering; pour over dhokla.
6. Serve with chutney.

Tips:

• Don’t overmix after adding Eno—steam immediately for fluffiness.
• Add spinach or grated carrot for color and nutrition.