FOOD LIBRARY
Moong Dal Dhokla
September 22, 2026 · Vaishnavi

Ingredients
- yellow moong dal 60g
- curd 30g
- ginger 5g
- green chili 1
- turmeric 1/4 tsp
- eno/fruit salt 1/2 tsp
- salt to taste
- water as needed
- oil 1 tsp
- curry leaves 5-6
- coriander 5g
- lemon juice 1 tsp
Preparation
- Rinse and soak moong dal 2–3 hours; drain and grind with curd, ginger, chili, turmeric, salt and little water to a thick batter.
- Rest briefly; fold in eno/fruit salt just before steaming.
- Grease a small tray, pour batter, steam 12–15 min until springy and cooked through.
- Cool slightly, cut into pieces.
- Heat oil, crackle curry leaves; pour over dhokla.
- Finish with coriander and lemon juice; serve warm.