Dhokla is a famous vegetarian food item that originates from the Indian state of Gujarat. It is usually made with a fermented batter derived from rice and split chickpeas. Dhokla is very similar to Khaman, and the terms are frequently used interchangeably. We at The Belly Rules The Mind have tried making Dhokla with different types of batters and ingredients. This quick street snack Corn Dhokla has been made in negligible oil and its perfect for anytime hunger!
Who does not love Dhokla? There is an authentic way of making them, and then there are 7 min, 5 min and even 3 min instant dhokla recipes. This is NOT a 1 min dholka recipe prepared using some instant mix :P, but it is different… how cliche!!.
So R2 for some reason does not like Corn kernels.I have tried lots of ways to feed him corn but no he will not eat if he sees corn in it. So I did what a Mom has to do and i am sure you must have heard the Indian saying “Ghee seedhi ungli se na nikle, to ungli tedi karni padti hai” .. Translating that in to English would mean “Where straightforwardness does not have a chance of working, crookedness flourishes”.
Made these Mini Corn dhokla/Khaman with Corn kernel and guess what he loved it and even asked me if I can give them in his lunch box for snack time….HURRAY!!! mission accomplished :)
This Mini Corn Dhokla/ Khaman are so quick and easy to make it took me 30 mins start to finish …looks like lots of steps but believe me they are quick and easy and yummy!!
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1/4 cup Chickpea Flour/Besan
- 1 cup semolina /rava
- 1/2 cup Yogurt
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp green chilli paste
- 1 1/2 tsp fruit salt
- a few drops of lemon juice
- few thin slices of Paneer/If youwant to make sandwich dhokla /optional
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro/coriander
- 1 tbsp grated coconut
Instructions
- Combine the sweet corn kernels and curds and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
- Transfer it to a bowl, add the Chickpea flour,semolina, salt, green chilli paste and ½ cup of water and mix well.
- Just before steaming, sprinkle the fruit salt, lemon juice and 2 tsp of water over it. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
- Pour the batter in a Plate/thali .
- Steam in a steamer for 10-12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
- Cool slightly, cut into sqaure pieces and garnish with coriander and coconut.
- Serve immediately with green chutney
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Sucharita says
Hi, planning to try this tomorrow. How critical is the fruit salt to this recipe and what would be substitute for it? Thanks
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Sucharita, I have not made it with any other substitute . I can’t help you with it. You can check out our savory muffins and try adding baking powder.do share your experience if you end up making it.
Neha says
Hi.i wanted to check if this batter could be used for making appe? I don’t have the money idli pan and looking for a way to incorporate into kids tiffin. Thanks!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi neha, yes you can make them in appe pan.. but steaming would be a faster and easy too.. you can make it in a normal idli maker it make it in a thank and cut in small pieces after it’s done.
Amandeep kaur says
Thanks a lot for your reply ma’am
I am using fresh so would be boiling now
One last thing
We need to put tadka on top or not
As pic is showing we must and the recipe steps doesn’t say so
Soniya Saluja says
Hey there, ask as many questions :) we are here for you! As for the temperting it’s up to you that’s why it’s not mentioned in the recipe card. ( But now I will add it)
If you want to give tempting add mustard seeds , curry leaves and green chillies after the dhokla are done. Sprinkle some shredded coconut too .
Amandeep kaur says
Hello ma’am
I just need to know that so we need to boil the corns first or not
Thanku for sharing this awesome snack
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Amandeep, if they are fresh corn of the cob then yes you need to boil them.. but if it’s forzen ones then no need to boil them.
Do share your experience with us after you try it :)
Uma Srinivas says
I never had corn dokla. This looks so delicious and my mouth watering:)
Francesca says
I love Gujarat food, thank you for sharing this!
firsttimercook says
Corn in dhokla !! sounds interesting :)
Jayashree says
This looks so good, I do need it now..yum
Jagruti says
Love dhokla and addition of corn makes more interesting.
curryandvanilla says
Dhokla is my favorite and with corn sounds delicious!! Love the cute idli shaped dhoklas; thanks for sharing :)
raminder saluja says
Loved the recipe. Thanks for sharing