This cheesy garlic dhokla takes the classic soft and fluffy dhokla and gives it a cheesy, garlicky twist. A fermented-style suji and besan batter is steamed until fluffy, topped with mozzarella, and finished with hot garlic butter, chilli flakes, and coriander.

What is Cheesy Garlic Dhokla?

Cheesy garlic dhokla is a steamed savoury snack made with suji, besan, and curd, topped with melted mozzarella and finished with garlic butter.

Main Ingredient of Cheesy Garlic Dhokla:

1. Suji – ½ cup

2. Besan – ½ cup

3. Curd – ½ cup

4. Water – as required

5. Green chillies – 2, chopped

6. Salt – to taste

7. Eno – 1 tsp

8. Mozzarella cheese – ½ cup

9. Butter – 2 tbsp

10. Garlic – 5–6 cloves, chopped

11. Chilli flakes – 1 tsp

12. Coriander – handful, chopped

What Is So Special About Cheesy Garlic Dhokla?

The soft steamed dhokla gets covered with melted mozzarella and finished with a generous garlic butter. The combination of fluffy dhokla, gooey cheese, garlic, and chilli makes this a fun twist on a classic snack.

Quick and Easy Cheesy Garlic Dhokla:

Mix suji, besan, curd, and water into a smooth batter and let it rest. Add green chillies, salt, Eno, and water, then steam until fluffy. Top with mozzarella, steam again, and finish with garlic butter.

How to make Cheesy Garlic Dhokla

1. Mix suji, besan, curd, and water into a smooth batter.

2. Let the batter rest until properly fermented and ready.

3. Add green chillies and salt.

4. Add Eno and a little water and mix until fluffy.

5. Pour the batter into a greased steaming pan.

6. Steam until the dhokla is completely cooked.

7. Open the steamer and add mozzarella cheese on top.

8. Cover and steam again until the cheese melts.

9. In a pan, melt butter and add garlic.

10. Add chilli flakes and loads of chopped coriander.

11. Cook until fragrant.

12. Cut the dhokla into pieces and pour the garlic butter over it.

Expert Tips

1. Let the batter rest properly before adding Eno.

2. Add Eno just before steaming for the fluffiest texture.

3. Do not over-steam the dhokla.

4. Add the cheese during the second steaming stage so it melts without drying out.

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Cheesy Garlic Dhokla

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Category

Snack

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Calories

250

This cheesy garlic dhokla takes the classic soft and fluffy dhokla and gives it a cheesy, garlicky twist. A fermented-style suji and besan batter is steamed until fluffy, topped with mozzarella, and finished with hot garlic butter, chilli flakes, ...

Author:

Samridh

Ingredients

• Suji – ½ cup

• Besan – ½ cup

• Curd – ½ cup

• Water – as required

• Green chillies – 2, chopped

• Salt – to taste

• Eno – 1 tsp

• Mozzarella cheese – ½ cup

• Butter – 2 tbsp

• Garlic – 5–6 cloves

• Chilli flakes – 1 tsp

• Coriander – handful

Directions

1. Make a smooth batter with suji, besan, curd, and water.

2. Let it rest.

3. Add green chillies, salt, Eno, and water.

4. Steam the batter in a greased pan.

5. Add mozzarella on top.

6. Steam again until the cheese melts.

7. Make garlic butter with butter, garlic, chilli flakes, and coriander.

8. Cut the dhokla and pour the garlic butter over it.

Recipe Note

Add the Eno only just before steaming and mix gently. Finish with hot garlic butter immediately before serving.