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Oats Dhokla

A quick and healthy steamed snack made with oats, spiced with green chili and mustard seeds, and finished with fresh cilantro. Perfect for breakfast or a light snack.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
250
Protein
10g
Oats Dhokla
ComfortingQuickIndianVegetarianVegetarianSoftSpongyEveryday

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a blender, grind the 1 cup rolled oats into a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the 0.5 cup yogurt and 0.25 cup water to make a thick batter. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the 1 finely chopped green chili, 0.25 teaspoon baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. The batter should be thick but pourable; add a splash of water if needed.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the batter into a greased microwave-safe dish (about 8 inch round). Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  4. Step 4

    In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and let them splutter for 30 seconds. Pour this tempering over the steamed dhokla.

  5. Step 5

    Garnish with the 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Cut into squares and serve warm with chutney or ketchup.

Tools you’ll need

  • Blender
  • Microwave-safe dish
  • Small pan
  • Mixing bowl

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