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khatta dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack made of rice and urad dal. Learn to make traditional khatta dhokla farsan.

Gujaratis and khatta dhokla are synonymous. White dhokla are popular steamed cakes made using rice and urad dal. Also, there are hundreds of variation to the dhokla recipe

Here, we show you how to make authentic khatta dhokla using a batter of rice and urad. Seasoned with black pepper and chilli powder, this steamed Gujarati snack is super tasty and amazingly soft too.

Serve khatta dhokla with Green Cutney as a starter or as an evening snack.

Enjoy khatta dhokla recipe | white dhokla | Gujarati khatta dhokla | traditional khatta dhokla farsan | with step by step photos.

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Khatta Dhokla, Gujarati Farsan recipe - How to make Khatta Dhokla, Gujarati Farsan

Soaking time:  3 hours   Preparation Time:    Fermenting time:  8 hours   Cooking Time:    Total Time:     8Makes 8 servings
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Ingredients

For Khatta Dhokla
1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils) , washed and drained
1 cup rice (chawal) , washed and drained
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp chilli powder for sprinkling
1 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper (kalimirch) for sprinkling
2 tsp oil for topping

For Serving With Khatta Dhokla
 green chutney
Method

For khatta dhokla
    For khatta dhokla
  1. To make khatta dhokla, combine the urad dal and rice in a deep bowl with enough water and keep aside to soak for 3 hours. Drain well.
  2. Blend in a mixer using 1½ cups of water till smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the salt and mix very well.
  4. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 12 hours.
  5. After fermentation, mix the batter well and add all the other ingredients and mix.
  6. Divide the batter into 4 equal portions.
  7. Pour a portion of the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali and shake the thali clockwise to spread it evenly to make an even layer.
  8. Sprinkle ½ tsp of chilli powder or black pepper evenly over it and steam in a steamer for 8 to 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
  9. Smear ½ tsp of oil on top, cool slightly and cut into square or diamond shaped equal pieces using a sharp knife.
  10. Repeat steps 7 to 9 to make 3 more thalis.
  11. Serve the khatta dhokla immediately with green chutney.

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what is khattar dhokla made of ?
  1. what is khattar dhokla made of ? see below image of list of ingredients for khatta dhokla. 

soaking rice and dal
  1. In a bowl put 1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils).
  2. Add 1 cup rice (chawal).
  3. Add enough water and wash the dal and rice. See the dirt.
  4. Washed urad dal and rice. We had to change the water several times.
  5. Cover and soak for 3 hours. 
  6. Rice and urad dal after soaking.
  7. Drain.
  8. Soaked and drained ural dal and rice. 

batter for khatta dhokla
  1. In a mixer put the soaked and drained urad dal and rice.
  2. Add 1 cup of water.
  3. Blend till smooth.

fermenting batter
  1. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl.
  2. Add salt to taste. We added 3/4th tsp salt. 
  3. Mix well.
  4. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 12 hours.
  5. Batter after fermentation.
  6. After fermentation, mix the batter.
  7. Add 1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste.
  8. Add 1/2 tsp baking soda.
  9. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  10. Mix well. Divide the batter into 4 equal portions.

making khatta dhokla
  1. Grease a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
  2. Pour a portion of the batter.
  3. Shake the thali clockwise to spread it evenly to make an even layer.
  4. Sprinkle a little black pepper evenly over it.
  5. Sprinkle a little chilli powder over it.
  6. Steam in a steamer for 8 to 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
  7. Smear ½ tsp of oil on top.
  8. Cool slightly and cut into square or diamond shaped equal pieces using a sharp knife. Repeat steps 7 to 9 to make 3 more thalis.
  9. Serve immediately with green chutney.

tips for khatta dhokla

    Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
    Energy128 cal
    Protein4.5 g
    Carbohydrates23.9 g
    Fiber2.4 g
    Fat1.6 g
    Cholesterol0 mg
    Sodium6.7 mg

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    Khatta Dhokla, Gujarati Farsan
    5
     on 28 Apr 20 12:29 PM


    I really liked making this recipe. Very tasty snack with chutney
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    Tarla Dalal    Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!
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    29 Apr 20 01:42 AM
    Khatta Dhokla, Gujarati Farsan
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    DR VAISHALI PATEL
     on 18 Feb 18 06:14 AM


    very nice and easy recipe It is my breakfast for every Sunday. Everyone enjoy it. Thanks for the simple recipes.
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    Tarla Dalal    Dear Vaishali, thanks for the feedback. Please keep reviewing the recipes you have loved and tried on this website.
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    14 Apr 18 08:34 AM
    Khata Dhokla
    5
     on 21 Feb 17 11:29 AM


    This is my favorite Gujju snack which goes great with green chutney. Normally had every week at our house.
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