Palak Dhokla
By Nmami Agarwal 12-Aug 2022 Reading Time: 2 Mins
Dhokla is a steamed traditional dish that can be enjoyed as a snack. Palak dhokla gives this traditional recipe a color and benefits of spinach leaves.
Nutritional Benefits:
Besan is less in calories and high in protein as compared to other flours. It is also packed with fiber and keeps the gut health strong. Spinach is a rich source of calcium, vitamin D, and iron.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup besan
- Spinach leaves
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 green chilies
- Curry leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp jaggery powder
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp asafoetida
- Salt to taste
- Eno or baking soda
Calories
- Calories Count
- 360 Kcal
- Protein
- 24 Grams
- Carbohydrates
- 65 Grams
- Fats
- 17 Grams
Method:
- Grind the soaked dal and yogurt and put the mixture into a bowl.
- In the mixture, add pureed spinach leaves, salt, sugar, asafoetida, green chilies, and oil and mix.
- For the syrup spray some oil, add mustard leaves, curry leaves, jaggery powder, and salt.
- Add Eno or soda just before putting the batter into the greased pan.
- Steam them in a dhokla maker, cool them, and serve with the garnishing syrup.
Over To You:
Palak dhokla has a charming color and taste, have it with coriander chutney or tamarind chutney as a great snack option.