Moong Dal Dhokla With Chutney

Name: Moong Dal Dhokla With Chutney
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup moong dal; 0.25 cup poha; 0.5 cup suji; 0.5 cup curd; 0.5 cup water; Salt to taste; 2 green chilli; 1 lemon juice; 2 tsp oil; 1 sachet Eno; 0.25 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tsp oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 0.25 tsp hing; 5 green chilli; Curry leaves; 0.25 cup roasted chana dal; 0.25 cup desiccated coconut; 0.25 cup curd; 1 tbsp coriander leaves; 2 green chilli; 1 tsp oil; 0.5 tsp mustard seeds; Curry leaves; 2 dry red chilli

This Moong Dal Dhokla recipe is a delightful and healthy snack that is soft, spongy, and full of flavor. It's a quick and easy recipe that combines the goodness of moong dal, poha, and semolina, paired with a delicious chutney. The tangy chutney with a flavorful tadka complements the dhokla perfectly. This recipe is perfect for a light breakfast, snack, or even as a side dish. Watch the detailed recipe on my YouTube channel, Tripti...

Calories

272.4kcal (13.62%)

Protein

9.8g (19.6%)

Carbs

30.9g (11.25%)

Step 1

Soak moong dal for two hours after washing it.

Step 2

Mix poha, semolina, yogurt, and water, and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Grind the soaked moong dal, poha, and semolina along with salt, green chili, and lemon juice in a mixer jar. Add water as needed to form a smooth batter.

Step 4

Transfer the batter to a bowl and add oil, eno, and turmeric powder. Mix well.

Step 1

Grease a steaming plate or tray and pour the batter into it.

Step 2

Steam the batter for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 3

Once done, let it cool slightly before cutting into pieces.

Step 1

In a mixer jar, grind roasted chana dal, desiccated coconut, yogurt, green chili, coriander leaves, and salt to a smooth paste.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dry red chili. Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, hing, green chili, and curry leaves.

Step 2

Pour the tempering over the steamed dhokla and spread evenly.

Calories

272.4kcal (13.62%)

Protein

9.8g (19.6%)

Carbs

30.9g (11.25%)

Ensure the moong dal is soaked well for at least two hours to achieve a smooth batter.

Add eno just before steaming to ensure the dhokla turns out soft and spongy.

Do not overmix the batter after adding eno, as it may affect the texture of the dhokla.

Serve the dhokla warm with the prepared chutney for the best taste.

Can I use any other dal instead of moong dal?

This recipe is specifically designed for moong dal, but you can experiment with other dals. However, the texture and taste might vary.

Can I skip using eno in the recipe?

Eno helps make the dhokla soft and spongy. If you skip it, the texture might not be as fluffy.

How long can I store the dhokla?

You can store the dhokla in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat it before serving.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

To make it vegan, substitute curd with a plant-based yogurt and ensure the eno used is vegan-friendly.

What can I use instead of poha?

You can try using flattened rice or skip it altogether, but it may slightly alter the texture of the dhokla.

Calories

272.4kcal (13.62%)

Protein

9.8g (19.6%)

Carbs

30.9g (11.25%)

Step 1

Soak moong dal for two hours after washing it.

Step 2

Mix poha, semolina, yogurt, and water, and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Grind the soaked moong dal, poha, and semolina along with salt, green chili, and lemon juice in a mixer jar. Add water as needed to form a smooth batter.

Step 4

Transfer the batter to a bowl and add oil, eno, and turmeric powder. Mix well.

Step 1

Grease a steaming plate or tray and pour the batter into it.

Step 2

Steam the batter for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 3

Once done, let it cool slightly before cutting into pieces.

Step 1

In a mixer jar, grind roasted chana dal, desiccated coconut, yogurt, green chili, coriander leaves, and salt to a smooth paste.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dry red chili. Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, hing, green chili, and curry leaves.

Step 2

Pour the tempering over the steamed dhokla and spread evenly.

Calories

272.4kcal (13.62%)

Protein

9.8g (19.6%)

Carbs

30.9g (11.25%)

Ensure the moong dal is soaked well for at least two hours to achieve a smooth batter.

Add eno just before steaming to ensure the dhokla turns out soft and spongy.

Do not overmix the batter after adding eno, as it may affect the texture of the dhokla.

Serve the dhokla warm with the prepared chutney for the best taste.

Can I use any other dal instead of moong dal?

This recipe is specifically designed for moong dal, but you can experiment with other dals. However, the texture and taste might vary.

Can I skip using eno in the recipe?

Eno helps make the dhokla soft and spongy. If you skip it, the texture might not be as fluffy.

How long can I store the dhokla?

You can store the dhokla in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat it before serving.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

To make it vegan, substitute curd with a plant-based yogurt and ensure the eno used is vegan-friendly.

What can I use instead of poha?

You can try using flattened rice or skip it altogether, but it may slightly alter the texture of the dhokla.

Moong Dal Dhokla With Chutney

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Ingredients

For Batter

For Dhokla Tadka

For Chutney

For Chutney Tadka

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

272.4kcal (13.62%)

Protein

9.8g (19.6%)

Carbs

30.9g (11.25%)

Sugars

2.0g (4.04%)

Healthy Fat

9.6g

Unhealthy Fat

2.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Moong Dal Dhokla With Chutney

Preparing the Batter

Making the Dhokla

Preparing the Chutney

Preparing the Dhokla Tadka

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

272.4kcal (13.62%)

Protein

9.8g (19.6%)

Carbs

30.9g (11.25%)

Sugars

2.0g (4.04%)

Healthy Fat

9.6g

Unhealthy Fat

2.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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Moong Dal Dhokla With Chutney

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

For Batter

For Dhokla Tadka

For Chutney

For Chutney Tadka

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

272.4kcal (13.62%)

Protein

9.8g (19.6%)

Carbs

30.9g (11.25%)

Sugars

2.0g (4.04%)

Healthy Fat

9.6g

Unhealthy Fat

2.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Moong Dal Dhokla With Chutney

Preparing the Batter

Making the Dhokla

Preparing the Chutney

Preparing the Dhokla Tadka

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

272.4kcal (13.62%)

Protein