Bread Dhokla, Instant Bread Dhokla recipe with step by step photos
For the instant bread dhokla batter-
To make bread dhokla recipe | instant bread dhokla | Gujarati bread dhokla | take fresh bread crumbs in a deep bowl. As, we will be adding red chilli powder in the batter it is okay if you keep the crust intact while grinding the bread slices.
- Now add semolina to it. Another variation is to add besan and follow the same procedure.
- Add the curd. The rava/sooji will absorb the moisture and soften.
- Add the ginger- green chilli paste.
- Add little chilli powder. You can even use turmeric powder to give them a feel like khaman dhokla.
- Also, add ½ tbsp oil and salt. Oil is added to get soft and fluffy dhoklas after steaming.
- Using ½ cup of water, mix well to form a batter.
- Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. This recipe does not require any fermenting time making Instant bread dhokla an amazing option for quick breakfast or evening snack.
- Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and add 2 tsp of water over it and mix gently. Don’t mix it vigorously, just gently fold in so, that the air bubbles do not escape. Fruit salt provides a spongey texture.
- Pour batter in a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali. Ensure that after adding the fruit salt, pour it immediately in the thali & don’t let the batter sit idle for long.
- Spread it to make an even layer.
- Steam the dhoklas for 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. To check whether the bread dhokla are steamed perfectly, insert a knife or toothpick in it and check if it comes out clean. If it does not, then steam for another 2-3 minutes. Keep aside and cool slightly.
For the tempering of instant bread dhokla- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a small non-stick pan.
- Add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds and asafetida.
- Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Pour this tempering over the prepared dhokla.
- Spread it evenly with the help of a spoon.
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Cut bread dhokla | instant bread dhokla | Gujarati bread dhokla | into square pieces.
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Serve the quick and easy bread dhokla | instant bread dhokla | Gujarati bread dhokla | immediately with green chutney.
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