Vrat Ka Dhokla – Navratri Special
Navratri :
Spring time in India is also marked by the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri, when Hindus worship Goddess Shakti for a nine-day period. Those who observe the festival stick to a satvik diet during the fasting [vrat], which means no onion or garlic. Usually ginger is added is most vrat food. Common salt is not used and instead rock salt or sendha namak is called as upvaas ka namak is used. Spices like turmeric, asafoetida, mustard, fenugreek seeds, garam masala & coriander powder are not allowed. Vrat ka Dhokla is a gluten-free and vegan Indian snack that can be made as falahar for vrat or can be had otherwise also. It’s easy to make and quite filling and pairs very well with a cup of tea.
Ingredients :
| Servings-4 | |
| For the dhokla -: | |
| 1 cup sama ke chawal | 3 cups buttermilk |
| Rock salt to taste | |
| For tempering -: | |
| 3 green chillies slit lengthwise | 3 springs curry leaves |
| 1 tsp sugar | 1 tbsp lime juice |
| 2 tsp peanut oil | 1.5 cup water |
Instructions :
For Dhokla –
- Soak the rice in the buttermilk and salt overnight.
- Blend the soaked rice in a blender till smooth.
- Mix well and pour into a greased plate or steaming vessel. Steam till set and cooked for 15 mins.
- Let it cool completely. Cut in desired shapes.
For tempering –
- Heat oil in a pan add chillies, curry leaves and stir them to let them cook.
- Pour water and add the sugar, let it come to a soft boil.
- Take off the heat, add the lime juice and pour over the steamed dhokla.
- Let the sweet and sour water soak in, it will all disappear within 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with vrat ki chutney.
Nutrition :
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 5g |
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