Makai Na Dhokla ( Microwave ) Recipe
Tarla Dalal
• Updated : Dec 24, 2025
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About Makai Na Dhokla ( Microwave Recipe )
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Ingredients
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How to Make Makai Na Dhokla
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Nutrient values
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Makai Na Dhokla (Microwave Recipe) | Gujarati snack |
Enjoy a quick and delicious Gujarati snack with Makai Na Dhokla (Microwave Recipe), a soft, spongy, and mildly sweet steamed cake made using fresh sweet corn. This innovative dhokla recipe combines the natural sweetness of corn with traditional Indian spices, resulting in a unique flavor that’s both comforting and refreshing. Perfect for modern kitchens, this recipe is specially designed to be cooked in a microwave, saving time without compromising on taste or texture.
Ideal for breakfast, tea-time, or light meals, Makai Na Dhokla is not only tasty but also healthy and nutritious. Made with minimal oil and steamed instead of fried, it’s a great choice for those looking for low-fat Indian snacks. The addition of a classic Gujarati tempering (tadka) enhances the aroma and elevates the overall experience, making it a family favorite across age groups.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, this easy microwave dhokla recipe offers foolproof steps and quick results. Serve it hot with green chutney or sweet tamarind chutney for an authentic touch. If you’re searching for quick Indian recipes, healthy Gujarati snacks, or a corn dhokla recipe, this Makai Na Dhokla is a must-try delight that fits perfectly into a busy lifestyle.
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Soaking Time
30 minutes
Preparation Time
12 Mins
Cooking Time
8 Mins
Baking Time
0 Mins
Baking Temperature
0
Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
for Makai Na Dhokla (Microwave Recipe)
- 1 cup maize flour (makai ka atta)
- 1/2 cup sour curds (khatta dahi)
- 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
- 2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp fruit salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp oil for greasing and tempering
- 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson) (rai/sarson)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
- a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- 5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
For The Garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
Method
for Makai Na Dhokla (Microwave Recipe)
- Combine the maize flour, sour curds and ½ cup of warm water together in a bowl and mix well till smooth. Keep aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Add the sweet corn, ginger-green chilli paste, asafoetida, sugar, oil and salt and mix well.
- Divide the batter into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp of fruit salt and add lemon juice over 1 portion of the batter. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
- Pour the batter immediately into a greased 175 mm (7”) diameter microwave safe baking dish and tilt the dish clockwise to spread the batter evenly.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes and keep aside.
- Repeat the steps 5 and 6 to make one more batch of dhokla.
- For the tempering, add the oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves, and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Pour this tempering over the dhoklas, cool slightly and cut into equal-sized square pieces.
- Serve immediately garnished with coriander and coconut.
Handy tip:
- Always use your hands while mixing the batter to break the lumps.
- Add the fruit salt to the batter just before you are ready to cook them in the microwave. Otherwise, the dhoklas will not rise.
Makai Na Dhokla ( Microwave Recipe ) recipe with step by step photos
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To make the Makai Na Dhokla ( Microwave Recipe ), in a bowl, put 1/2 cup sour curds (khatta dahi).
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Add 1 cup maize flour (makai ka atta).
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Add ½ cup of warm water and mix well till smooth. Keep aside for at least 30 minutes.
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Add the 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane), 2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste, 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), 3 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp oil and salt to taste and mix well.
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Divide the batter into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp fruit salt and add 1 tsp lemon juice over 1 portion of the batter. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
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Grease 175 mm (7”) diameter microwave safe dish with oil.
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Pour the batter immediately into a greased 175 mm (7”) diameter microwave safe baking dish and tilt the dish clockwise to spread the batter evenly.
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Microwave on high for 3 minutes and keep aside.
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Repeat the steps 5 and 6 to make one more batch of dhokla.
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For the tempering, add the oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
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Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson) (rai/sarson).
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Add 1 tsp sesame seeds (til).
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing), add 5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta) and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Pour this tempering over the dhoklas, cool slightly.
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Cut into equal-sized square pieces and garnished with chopped coriander (dhania) and freshly grated coconut.
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Serve Makai Na Dhokla immediately.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 250 Calories |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 14.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
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Bharti
April 30, 2017, 4:55 p.m.
