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Tarla Dalal

 30 September, 2019

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Pucca traditional and perfect to the core, the Moong Dal Dhokla represents everything that dhoklas stand for – sumptuous, tasty and aromatic!

A wholesome batter of soaked and ground moong dal is complemented by ingredients like besan, curds and fruit salt to get the ideal texture and flavour. Topped off by an aromatic tempering, the Moong Dal Dhokla becomes a tongue-tickling snack, when matched with peppy green chutney.

I would like to share some tips to make the perfect no fermentation moong dal dhokla. 1. Add sugar to batter. Sugar is totally optional but, we want the moong dal dhokla to be like the Nylon khaman dhokla which are sweet hence, we are adding the sugar. 2. Add the asafoetida to the batter. Dals and pulses are a bit difficult to digest, hence a little addition of hing will help in aiding digestion. 3. Add the curd to the batter. We have used homemade curd which will make the yellow moong dal dhokla fluffy and spongy.

This traditional Gujarati Farsans can be enjoyed as a snack for Breakfast , High Tea Party or as an acompaniment to the main course.

Enjoy how to make moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong dal dhokla | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

 

Moong Dal Dhokla recipe - How to make Moong Dal Dhokla

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Preparation Time

5 Mins

Cooking Time

15 Mins

Total Time

20 Mins

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

For The Moong Dal Dhokla Batter

For The Tempering

For The Garnish

For Serving With Moong Dal Dhokla

Method

For moong dal dhokla
 

  1. To make moong dal dhokla, soak the yellow moong dal in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Combine the yellow moong dal and green chillies and blend in a mixer using ½ cup of water to make a paste of pouring consistency.
  3. Transfer the paste to a bowl, add the salt, sugar, asafoetida, oil, turmeric powder, besan and curds and mix well to make a batter.
  4. Just before steaming, sprinkle fruit salt and mix lightly.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
  6. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhokala is cooked. Keep aside.
  7. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  8. When the mustard seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  9. Add the green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  10. Pour the tempering over the prepared moong dal dhokla and spread it evenly.
  11. Sprinkle the coriander and coconut evenly on top.
  12. Cut the moong dal dhokla into pieces and serve hot with green chutney.

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    1. Dhoklas are my favorite savoury Gujarati dry snack. You can eat dhokla for breakfast, lunch/dinner or even as an evening snack with various chutneys like the green chutney, sweet chutney or the spicy garlic chutney. Khatta safed dhokla and Nylon Khaman dhokla are the two most popular Gujarati dhokla recipes but, apart from that you can make use of a myriad of ingredients like dal, vegetables, spices to make dhokla variations. If you like moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong dal dhokla | below are some quick and healthy dhokla recipes that do not require any fermentation time :

       

    2. What are Dhoklas? Dhokla is a soft and fluffy steamed snack from the Gujarati repertoire. This all-time favourite is enjoyed as a starter, as a tea-time snack, or even for breakfast. Basically, something you can have any time you are hungry!
       

      There are innumerable dhokla recipes falling under different types, so you can make this snack multiple times a week and still not get bored. Some dhokla batters like the healthy Moong Dal Dhokla require grinding and fermentation, while others like the Rava Dhokla are quick-fix options that you can simply mix and steam. If you have just a few minutes, not to worry, you can put together yummy Khaman Dhokla in the microwave - Microwave Mug Dhokla! You can even make Khatta Dhokla with handy idli batter. So, depending on the availability of time and ingredients, you can pick a dhokla recipe.
       

      The best part is that you can always reinforce your dhokla batter with delicious and tasty veggies and greens, like grated carrots, crushed green peas or fenugreek leaves. This makes the dhokla colourful, tasty and healthy too. Once you know the different types of dhokla batters, you can go it on your own, by varying the added veggies, tempering, and so on, according to preferences and availability.

       

For The Batter Of Moong Dal Dhokla

 

    1. For making the healthy Moong Dal Dhokla batter, clean and wash the 3/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram). Refer our glossary  to read about nutritional benefits of moong dal and other ways to use. Add enough water and soak for 30 mins.

    2. Drain the soaked dal using a strainer.

    3. Transfer the washed yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) to a big mixer jar. You can also make use of green moong dal and make Green Moong Dal Dhokla.

    4. Add the 1 tsp roughly chopped green chillies. You can even add ginger for an added flavor

    5. Add a approx 1/2 cup water that would help to make a paste of pouring consistency.

    6. Blend the moong dal to a smooth paste

    7. Transfer the paste to a deep bowl Add salt to taste.

    8. Add 1 1/2 tsp sugar. Sugar is totally optional but, we want the moong dal dhokla to be like the Nylon khaman dhokla which are sweet hence, we are adding the sugar.

    9. Add the a pinch of asafoetida (hing). Dals and pulses are a bit difficult to digest, hence a little addition of hing will help in aiding digestion.

    10. Add the 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Oil helps in making soft moong dhokla.

    11. Also, add the 1 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour). Besan is another healthy flour which is loaded with good fats and proteins.

    12. Add the 2 tbsp curd (dahi). We have used fresh homemade curd which will make the dhoklas fluffy and spongy.

    13. Mix well to make a dhokla consistency batter. The best part about the moong dal dhokla is the batter does not require any soaking or fermenting.

How To Make Moong Dal Dhokla

 

    1. For steaming the no-fermentation moong dal dhokla, grease the dhokla plate with little oil and even put water for steaming in a steamer.

    2. Just before steaming, sprinkle 1 1/2 tsp fruit salt. After adding the fruit salt, do not let the batter sit idle or else you will get hard Moong Dal Dhokla. 

    3. Pour 1 tsp water over the fruit salt to activate it. Do not let the Moong Dal Dhokla batter sit for too long after adding the fruit salt.

    4. Do not mix the batter vigourously to maintain the aeration.

    5. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.

    6. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the moong dal dhokla

    7. Are cooked. Keep aside.

For Tempering The Moong Dal Dhokla

 

    1. For the tempering of Moong Dal Dhokla, heat the 1 tbsp oil in a small non-stick pan.

    2. Add the 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).

    3. When the mustard seeds crackle, add the 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til).

    4. Add the a pinch asafoetida (hing) and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.

    5. Add the 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.

    6. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.

    7. Pour the tempering over the prepared Moong Dal Dhokla and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) evenly on top.

    8. Also, sprinkle some freshly 1 tbsp grated coconut on the Moong Dal Dhokla.

    9. Cut Moong Dal Dhokla into even pieces.

    10. Serve the quick and easy Moong Dal Dhokla hot with green chutney.

    11. If you enjoyed this recipe of moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong dal dhokla | also check out.

Moong Dal Dhokla ? A Nourishing Breakfast Idea

 

    1. Moong Dal Dhokla – A Nourishing Breakfast Idea.   Protein rich snacks like Monng Dal Dhokla also has an added advantage of being non-fermented, thus it’s a quick breakfast to put up on the table. 20 minutes is all it takes to make these dhoklas. Diabetics and those with heart disease too can enjoy this delicacy with their family. They just need to avoid the sugar completely and not go overboard and restrict the portion size to half. Strengthen your bones and maintain cell health with these wholesome dhoklas. These are quite satiating and need no accompaniment as such. However you can serve them with low calorie green chutney too. Carry them to work if you have missed your breakfast so that you begin your day a healthy way and are not tempted to reach out for not-so nourishing options like upma, vada etc.

Pro tips for moong dal dhokla

 

    1. Add sugar to batter. Sugar is totally optional but, we want the moong dal dhokla to be like the Nylon khaman dhokla which are sweet hence, we are adding the sugar.

    2. Add the asafoetida to the batter. Dals and pulses are a bit difficult to digest, hence a little addition of hing will help in aiding digestion.

    3. Add the curd to the batter. We have used homemade curd which will make the yellow moong dal dhokla fluffy and spongy.

    4. Do not keep eno or baking soda open in the air for long time otherwise the effect goes.

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy180 cal
Protein6.8 g
Carbohydrates18.4 g
Fiber2.5 g
Fat8.6 g
Cholesterol1.2 mg
Sodium10.5 mg

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Dhanalakshmi

April 19, 2022, 8:52 a.m.

Can I replace fruit salt with baking soda? Also please let me know if it is possible to make the dhokla in an oven instead of steamer. If so, please let me know the best temperature and amount of time to be kept in oven

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Tarla Dalal

April 19, 2022, 8:52 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi, We would not suggest to replace fruit salt with baking soda as the softness will not come. We prefer you steam in a steamer as they are more softer and can be enjoyed few hours after steaming while if you cook in a microwave they will have to be served immediately. as they become very dry.

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shiva25vp

Sept. 29, 2021, 3:44 a.m.

Was very tasty and at the same time healthy. My kid loved it. Thanks.

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Souji

Aug. 19, 2021, 2:58 p.m.

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Nalinidoshi

July 22, 2021, 5:17 p.m.

I give this recipes 100/100. So easy to make, and it makes soft, fluffy and tasty dhoklas. Even my son, who is not a fan of dhoklas,finished up half the thali of dhoklas, relishing it with green chutney, and also with oil and red chilli powder-garlic chutney. Simply delicious.

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nm garg

July 21, 2021, 3:35 p.m.

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Shivani

July 5, 2021, 1:02 p.m.

Hi Tarlaji, Can I substitue curd with any other non-dairy product? S

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Tarla Dalal

July 5, 2021, 1:02 p.m.

Hi Shivani, Try and omit the curds and add little more water and see... Do let us know how it turned out.. Happy Cooking !!

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mrunal

Jan. 4, 2021, 8:45 a.m.

3/4 cup pre soaked moon daal or 3/4 cup dry daal to be soaked?

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 4, 2021, 8:45 a.m.

Hi Mrunal, In this recipe, 3/4 cup pre soaked moong dal is used that is after soaking the moong dal has to be 3/4 cup. Do try this recipe and let us know how it turned out.

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Reeti

Nov. 10, 2020, 11:48 a.m.

I want to make this for my 15m old son. Pls tell me what should I do to avoid fruit salt?

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Chetana

April 25, 2020, 9:56 p.m.

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Harsha

April 19, 2020, 2 a.m.

It''s very tasty & soft

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Tarla Dalal

April 19, 2020, 2 a.m.

Hi, Thank you ...do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed it...happy cooking !!

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Tarla Dalal

April 19, 2020, 2 a.m.

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Pooja

March 11, 2020, 8:06 a.m.

I have tried this recipe many times now... this is one of our favorite breakfast due to its taste and health benefits.

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Kamini Pethani Kamini Pethani Kamini Pethani

Feb. 8, 2020, 7:34 a.m.

its yummy and soft easy to make...our favourite Must try ????superb taste

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Tarla Dalal

Feb. 8, 2020, 7:34 a.m.

Thank you for your kind words. Please keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us.

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k. k. Shah

Sept. 4, 2019, 11:27 a.m.

was super

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Vasanti

July 15, 2019, 1:44 a.m.

Very good recipe , thank you very much, my family love dhokla._x0001F60A__x0001F44D_

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Priya2188

March 5, 2019, 4:28 p.m.

Very delicious Dhokla and seems new invention in form of dhokle with healthier tastier little sweet and going to try again n again

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Savitaben N.Patel

April 3, 2017, 2:49 p.m.

I will give this recipe our school students for healthy breakfast. It helps to my project...on nutrition

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Rukmani

Sept. 1, 2016, 12:52 p.m.

I liked the recipe, it is very clear to understand, i like to try this recipe

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Tarla Dalal

Sept. 1, 2016, 12:52 p.m.

Hi Rukmani, We are glad you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you liked them. Happy Cooking !!

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uma.mehra@rediffmail.com

Aug. 31, 2016, 10:17 a.m.

I tried the recepies. these r very delicious, all gujarati recepies should come in my mail

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 31, 2016, 10:17 a.m.

Hi Uma , we are delighted you loved the Moong Dal Dhokla recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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jyoti pandey

Aug. 26, 2016, 12:07 p.m.

Hi nishaji Fruit salt kya hota h Or eno kb use krna h

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 26, 2016, 12:07 p.m.

Hi Jyoti, Fruit salt is eno

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Foodie #575327

April 25, 2016, 12:14 p.m.

Dear ma''am, if we want to steam the dhokla in a microwave, how much time is required, is it the same 10 to 12 minutes? Thank you in advance...

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Tarla Dalal

April 25, 2016, 12:14 p.m.

Hello, We have not tried this recipe in a microwave but, generally, it requires to be microwaved on high for 3 minutes covered. Remove and let it stand for 2 minutes.

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Shilpa

April 24, 2016, 2:15 a.m.

Amazing recipe....

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Tarla Dalal

April 24, 2016, 2:15 a.m.

Hi Shilpa , we are delighted you loved the Moong Dal Dhokla recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Sneha

April 18, 2016, 12:26 p.m.

The dhokla did not turn out fluffy and was not cooked properly even though I steamed it for 18 minutes. Could you please let me know what went wrong

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Zeenat Malik

April 11, 2016, 2:27 p.m.

What is the substitute for eno and howml much??

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Tarla Dalal

April 11, 2016, 2:27 p.m.

Hi Zeenat, Eno is important for dhokla as it will give softness and fluffiness to this recipe, we would not suggest to omit it

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Bina Kapadia

March 13, 2016, 1:32 a.m.

It turns out fabulous very good recipe _x0001F44C__x0001F44C_

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Bhavna

Feb. 26, 2016, 10:55 a.m.

Can you tell me Tarlaji if I can use baking powder if i dont have fruit salt

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Janhvi

Feb. 18, 2016, 4:01 p.m.

While mking batter .. Do we hv to ferment it .. Or?

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Tarla Dalal

Feb. 18, 2016, 4:01 p.m.

Hi Janhvi, No you do not have to ferment it. Just follow the recipe exactly.

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Reena

Feb. 4, 2016, 3:11 a.m.

''something different'' is all what I have to say.

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Tarla Dalal

Feb. 4, 2016, 3:11 a.m.

Thanks Reena. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Chinmay sawant

Jan. 15, 2016, 10:31 p.m.

For how much time moong-dal-dhokla-recipe dal has to be soaked? Thanks for the recipe

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 15, 2016, 10:31 p.m.

Hi Chinmay, Soak the dal for 1 hour.

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keerthi chowdary

Dec. 31, 2015, 9:44 p.m.

I am trying this recipe . I like soo much Rajasthan items like masala tea ,dala fry . thank u soo much

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 31, 2015, 9:44 p.m.

Thanks Keerthi. We are delighted you loved the Moong Dal Dhokla recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Aruna Malhotra

Dec. 27, 2015, 12:28 a.m.

Very easy to cook and very yummy

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 27, 2015, 12:28 a.m.

Thanks Aruna. We are delighted you loved the Moong Dal Dhokla recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Yamini

July 4, 2015, 4:46 p.m.

How much time do we need to soak moongdal?

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sandy

June 3, 2015, 2:35 p.m.

Thanks for such a healthy receipe. Do we have to ferment the mixture before steaming? and if yes, how many hours.Can we also do without ferment

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Dr anupama

March 3, 2015, 8:49 p.m.

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Sneha

Jan. 8, 2015, 3:40 p.m.

On the video it says 3/4 cup soaked Moong dal and on the printed recipe it says 3/4 cup Moong dal, which one is right. Please answer

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 8, 2015, 3:40 p.m.

it is soaked moong dal.

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Bina Kapadia

Nov. 21, 2014, 12:23 p.m.

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Nuj

Aug. 8, 2014, 1:50 p.m.

Fantastic recipe! I followed the recipe exactly as given (except for the sugar which I halved), and it turned out perfectly! I am not a fan of dhokla (especially store bought), but the mung version is nutritious and delicious. I used green mung (soaked overnight) to retain the fibre content.

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HEMA

Nov. 15, 2012, 11:45 a.m.

Tried Moong dal dokla followed the exact recipe turned out so yummy my family and friends loved it.

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Tarla Dalal

Nov. 15, 2012, 11:45 a.m.

Hi Hema, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed it. Ha[[y Cooking !!

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ATUL KUMAR AGARWAL

Oct. 29, 2012, 11:29 a.m.

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