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Poha Dhokla served with fresh cilantro and shredded coconut
Delicious Poha Dhokla, Indian breakfast meal

Instant Poha Dhokla (Steamed Rice Flake Cake)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Poha (flattened rice) Dhokla is the 'instant' solution for days when we crave the fluffiness of steamed cake but lack time to soak and ferment chickpeas for hours. Originating from Maharashtra, this recipe utilizes poha's quick water absorption: it swells in minutes, becoming moldable, to then become a light, spongy breakfast in the steam.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 260 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Steamer or large pot with rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush for oil

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat (Semolina)
⚠️ Milk (Yogurt)
⚠️ Mustard

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse the poha under running water in a colander, let drain for 2 minutes, then place in a bowl. Mix in the yogurt and semolina.

Tip: The acidity of the yogurt softens the poha fibers, while the semolina helps provide structure so it doesn't get too mushy.
2 ✓

Add the spices: ginger, garlic, chili, salt, sugar, turmeric, and lemon juice. Mix well. If too dry, add a little water to form a thick batter. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Tip: During resting, the semolina swells.
3 ✓

Preheat the steamer. Just before cooking, stir in the fruit salt (or baking powder).

Tip: It will foam immediately from the acid-base reaction. Don't overmix; just fold it in to keep the bubbles!
4 ✓

Pour onto a greased tray/plate, smooth it out, and steam for 15-20 minutes on high heat.

Tip: Steam 'bakes' the starch and stabilizes the fluffy structure.
5 ✓

Prepare tempering (tadka): heat oil, pop the mustard seeds. Pour over the finished, slightly cooled dhokla.

Tip: Hot oil 'wakes up' the mustard flavor.
6 ✓

Cut into squares, garnish with coconut and cilantro.

Tip: Serve with green chutney.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it sticky?
You added too much water or overcooked it. Poha absorbs water very quickly; add it carefully!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Thick Poha (Flattened Rice)
  • 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Semolina (Farina)
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1/2 inch Ginger (grated)
  • 1 tsp Green Chili Paste or chopped
  • 2 tbsp Shredded Coconut
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Black Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Fruit Salt (Eno) or Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Turmeric
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil