Semolina Oats Dhokla

By: Admin Date: 21-Jul 2020 Reading Time: 2 Mins

Semolina Oats Dhokla is a nutritious and flavorful steamed snack made with a blend of semolina and ground oats, enriched with yogurt and spices. This dish combines the traditional dhokla texture with a modern twist, providing a healthy alternative that is both light and satisfying.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

50 grams semolina (rava)
30 grams oats, ground into a fine powder
60 grams yogurt
1 teaspoon ginger-green chili paste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
A pinch of hing
Salt to taste
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 teaspoon fruit salt (Eno)
Coriander leaves for garnish

Procedure:

In a bowl, mix semolina, oats powder, yogurt, ginger-green chili paste, turmeric, and salt. Add water gradually to make a thick batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Add lemon juice and fruit salt (Eno) to the batter and mix well. Pour the batter into a greased steaming tray.
Steam for about 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
In a small pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and asafoetida. Let it splutter, then pour over the steamed dhokla.
Cut the dhokla into squares, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve warm.

Nutritional Benefits:

This dhokla is a great source of protein and fiber, thanks to the semolina, oats, and yogurt. Oats add extra fiber and support digestive health, while semolina contributes to a good texture and energy.
Yogurt offers better fermentation for gut health enhancing B vitamins too, and the spices enhance both flavor and metabolism. The steaming process makes it a low-fat, easily digestible snack, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal or snack.

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