Instant Healthy Sooji Dhokla, Healthy Rawa Dhokla, Suji Dhokla

Soft, spongy, instant variant of khaman dhokla made with easily available ingredients.. Makes for a healthy comfort food option too!

Dhoklas were always a preferred food option in our home. Mother started making this variant of Dhokla some 10-15 years ago, and Suji/ Sooji (Wheat Semolina) Dhokla has stuck on as a favorite. For good reason too, since it’s ready in a jiffy and the aroma of the batter while being cooked, wafting through the home never fails to evoke nostalgia. Prepared usually for breakfast, we did end up ladling Sooji Dhokla for lunch, evening snack, dinner and eventually breakfast the next morning as well, if there is any left, that is.

Suji Dhokla is a healthy, wholesome meal too, if made with wheat suji. In any case, I sprinkle a tablespoon of wheatgerm flakes over the dhoklas to add more protein to it. The fiber and other essential micronutrients come from semolina and curd which form the base. All in all a balanced meal for sure. If you wish to make the recipe gluten-free, rice sooji options are available in the market as well.

RECIPE: INSTANT SUJI DHOKLA

Serves 4

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 250 gms suji/ wheat semolina
• 3 onions, finely chopped
• 4-5 green chillies, slit
• Coriander, few sprigs
• Curry leaves, optional
• 5 cups curd/ yogurt
• 1 packet Eno Salt
• 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
• 8-10 fenugreek seeds
• Salt to taste
• 5 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp Wheatgerm flakes/ serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Add curd, salt, half tsp oil and mix well. Set aside for 15-20 minutes. Grease a bowl or idli steamer plate meanwhile. Add water to steamer or pressure cooker and let the water boil.