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cabbage dhokla recipe | patta gobi dhokla | Indian gobi ka dhokla | quick healthy snack | with 35 amazing images. 

cabbage dhokla recipe | patta gobi dhokla | Indian gobi ka dhokla | quick healthy snack is a tasty Indian snack enjoyed by people of all ages. Learn how to make patta gobi dhokla. 

To make cabbage dhokla, combine the besan, cabbage, curds, chilli powder, a pinch of asafoetida, coriander-cumin seeds powder, turmeric powder and salt with approx. ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix very well to form a batter of dropping consistency. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and sprinkle 2 tsp of water over it. When the bubbles form, mix gently. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly. Heat the oil in small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and another pinch of asafoetida. When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds and mix well. Pour this tempering over the dhoklas. Cut into equal sized square pieces. Serve immediately garnished with coriander. 

Tasty and fluffy dhokla is always known to be a versatile dish, which can be prepared with varied flours and by adding additional ingredients like veggies, corn, etc. This scrumptious Indian gobi ka dhokla stands out from others in the equal use of grated cabbage and besan in the batter, an interesting move that adds a lot of crunch to the fluffy dhokla! 

You will enjoy this multi-textured patta gobi dhokla, flavoured with a traditional, aromatic tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and sesame seeds when served with green chutney. 

Besan in this quick healthy snack is a good source of protein, which pairs with fibre from cabbage and adds a satiety value. It also helps to boost metabolism and aid in weight loss. 2 to 3 pieces is the recommended serving size for diabetics, heart and weight-watchers to manage blood sugar and cholesterol levels. 

Tips to make cabbage dhokla. 1. Keep all ingredients ready before starting to make the recipe. 2. Add fruit salt when the water has been boiled in the steamer and you are ready to steam. 3. Before cutting the dhokla into pieces make sure you allow them to cool atleast for 5 minutes so the pieces can be cut easier. 

Enjoy cabbage dhokla recipe | patta gobi dhokla | Indian gobi ka dhokla | quick healthy snack | with step by step photos.

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

12 Mins

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Total Time

22 Mins

Makes

3 servings

Ingredients

Method

For cabbage dhokla
 

  1. To make cabbage dhokla, combine the besan, cabbage, curds, chilli powder, a pinch of asafoetida, coriander-cumin seeds powder, turmeric powder and salt with approx. ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix very well to form a batter of dropping consistency.
  2. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and sprinkle 2 tsp of water over it.
  3. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
  5. Heat the oil in small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and another pinch of asafoetida.
  6. When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds and mix well.
  7. Pour this tempering over the dhoklas.
  8. Cut into equal sized square pieces.
  9. Serve the cabbage dhokla immediately garnished with coriander.

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what is cabbage dhokla made of ?

 

    1. 1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour), 1 cup finely chopped cabbage, 1/2 cup curds (dahi), 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 pinches of asafoetida (hing), 1 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), salt to taste, 1 tsp fruit salt, oil for greasing, 1 1/2 tsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1 tsp sesame seeds (til) and 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). See below image of list of ingredients for cabbage dhokla.
      Step 2 – 1 cup&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-besan-chana-dal-flour-bengal-gram-flour-952i">besan (Bengal gram flour)</a>, 1 cup&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-cabbage-781i">chopped cabbage</a>, 1/2 cup curds (dahi), 1 …
how to make cabbage dhokla batter

 

    1. To make batter for cabbage dhokla recipe | patta gobi dhokla | Indian gobi ka dhokla | quick healthy snack. Take a deep bowl, add 1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
      Step 3 – To make batter for <strong>cabbage dhokla recipe</strong> | <strong>patta gobi dhokla</strong> | <strong>Indian gobi ka …
    2. Add 1 cup finely chopped cabbage, we have used finely chopped as it taste better in this recipe.
      Step 4 – Add 1 cup&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-cabbage-781i">chopped cabbage</a>, we have used finely chopped as it taste better in …
    3. Add the1/2 cup curds (dahi). We have used fresh if you do not have you can also use sour curds. 
      Step 5 – Add the1/2 cup&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-curd-dahi-yogurt-yoghurt-383i">curds (dahi)</a>. We have used fresh if you do not have you …
    4. Add 1 tsp chilli powder
      Step 6 – Add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>.&nbsp;
    5. Add 2 pinches of asafoetida (hing)
      Step 7 – Add 2&nbsp;pinches of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-asafoetida-hing-113i">asafoetida (hing)</a>.&nbsp;
    6. Add 1 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
      Step 8 – Add&nbsp;1 1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-coriander-cumin-seeds-powder-dhania-jeera-powder-375i">coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder</a>.&nbsp;
    7. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
      Step 9 – Add&nbsp;1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>.&nbsp;
    8. Add salt to taste. 
      Step 10 – Add&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-salt-namak-table-salt-418i">salt</a>&nbsp;to taste.&nbsp;
    9. Add approx. ½ cup of water. 
      Step 11 – Add approx. &frac12; cup of water.&nbsp;
    10. Mix it very well using a spoon.
      Step 12 – Mix it very well using a spoon.
    11. The batter should be of dropping consistency like this. 
      Step 13 – The batter should be of dropping consistency like this.&nbsp;
    12. Just before steaming, add 1 tsp fruit salt
      Step 14 – Just before steaming, add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-fruit-salt-420i">fruit salt</a>.&nbsp;
    13. Add 2 tsp of water. 
      Step 15 – Add 2 tsp of water.&nbsp;
    14. Mix it gently using a spoon. This is very important if you mix it very well or vigorously. Then the fruit salt that gives us the softness and the puffiness will be not there anymore.
      Step 16 – Mix it gently using a spoon. This is very important if you mix it very …
how to make cabbage dhokla

 

    1. To make cabbage dhokla recipe | patta gobi dhokla | Indian gobi ka dhokla | quick healthy snack for steaming, grease the dhokla plate with little oil and even put water for steaming in a steamer.
      Step 17 – To make <strong>cabbage dhokla recipe</strong> | <strong>patta gobi dhokla</strong> | <strong>Indian gobi ka dhokla</strong> | …
    2. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
      Step 18 – Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7&rdquo;) diameter thali.
    3. Steam in a steamer for 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside to cool. 
      Step 19 – Steam in a steamer for 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside …
    4. Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a small non-stick pan. 
      Step 20 – Heat 1 1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-oil-671i">oil</a> in a small non-stick pan.&nbsp;
    5. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
      Step 21 – Add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-mustard-seeds-sarson-rai-sarson-ke-beej-525i">mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)</a>.&nbsp;
    6. Add 5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta).
      Step 22 – Add 5 to 6&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-curry-leaves-kadi-patta-kadipatta-388i">curry leaves (kadi patta)</a>.
    7. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
      Step 23 – Add a pinch of <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-asafoetida-hing-113i">asafoetida (hing)</a>.&nbsp;
    8. Sauté on a medium flame for 30seconds. 
    9. Add 1 tsp sesame seeds (til).
      Step 25 – Add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-sesame-seeds-til-gingelly-seeds-612i">sesame seeds (til)</a>.
    10. Mix it well. 
      Step 26 – Mix it well.&nbsp;
    11. Pour this tempering over the dhoklas.
      Step 27 – Pour this tempering over the dhoklas.
    12. Cut into equal sized square pieces using a sharp knife. This will make approx 12 pieces. 
      Step 28 – Cut into equal sized square pieces using a sharp knife. This will make approx 12 …
    13. Serve cabbage dhokla recipe | patta gobi dhokla | Indian gobi ka dhokla | quick healthy snack immediately garnished with chopped coriander (dhania).
      Step 29 – Serve <strong>cabbage dhokla recipe</strong> | <strong>patta gobi dhokla</strong> | <strong>Indian gobi ka dhokla</strong> | <strong>quick …
tips to make cabbage dhokla

 

    1. Keep all ingredients ready before starting to make the recipe. 
      Step 30 – Keep all ingredients ready before starting to make the recipe.&nbsp;
    2. Add fruit salt when the water has been boiled in the steamer and you are ready to steam. 
      Step 31 – Add fruit salt when the water has been boiled in the steamer and you are …
    3. Before cutting the dhokla into pieces make sure you allow them to cool atleast for 5 minutes so the pieces can be cut easier. 
       
      Step 32 – Before cutting the dhokla into pieces make sure you allow them to cool atleast for …
how to make green chutney

 

    1. To make green chutney for dhokla | hari chutney for Indian snacks | green chutney for sandwiches | take one fresh bunch of coriander. While buying dhania from the market, ensure the leaves are unwilted and have a deep green color with no signs of yellowing or browning.
      Step 33 – To make <strong>green chutney for dhokla</strong> | <strong>hari chutney for Indian snacks</strong> | <strong>green chutney …
    2. Separate the leaves and the stems. We are only going to use the leaves and the tender coriander stems.
      Step 34 – Separate the leaves and the stems. We are only going to use the leaves and …
    3. Rinse the coriander leaves in water to remove any dirt/mud that might be stuck to them.
      Step 35 – Rinse the coriander leaves in water to remove any dirt/mud that might be stuck to …
    4. look at the detailed recipe of green chutney. 
      Step 36 – look at the detailed recipe of <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/green-chutney-for-dhokla-sandwiches-indian-snacks-1468r" target="_blank">green chutney.</a>&nbsp;
health benefits of cabbage dhokla

 

    1. Cabbage Dhokla - a protein and fibre rich snack.
      Step 37 – <strong>Cabbage Dhokla - a protein and fibre rich snack.</strong>
    2. Cabbage abounds in fibre which is a boon to the digestive system.
    3. The vitamin C in cabbage is also a boost to the immune system.
    4. Besan adds protein which helps to maintain cell health.
    5. This quick snack can be enjoyed by diabetics, heart patients, women with PCOD and weight watchers,
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per pieces
Energy48 cal
Protein2.3 g
Carbohydrates5.8 g
Fiber1.5 g
Fat1.8 g
Cholesterol1.3 mg
Sodium9.1 mg

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Mansi J

May 20, 2020, 2:23 p.m.

I hadn''t thought that cabbage could be added to dhoklas. But surprisingly this turned out to be very tasty.. Although I did add a little garlic for extra flavour.. Plus it is so simple and quick to make.. Definitely will make it more often..

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