Quick Carrot Dhokla ( Tiffin Treats)
by Tarla Dalal
Readymade idli batter, with a little alterations, acts as a neat quick-fix for dhoklas! With some carrots mixed into it, it gets a little colourful too. Served with green chutney, you get a nice contrast as well! All of this makes the Quick Carrot Dhokla quite attractive to moms and kids as a tiffin treat. It stays fresh and soft in the dabba for at least 5 hours, and all kids are sure to enjoy it. Also pack some Chatpata Pomegranate ( Tiffin Treats) in another tiffin for a perfect short break combo.
Quick Carrot Dhokla ( Tiffin Treats) recipe - How to make Quick Carrot Dhokla ( Tiffin Treats)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 cups readymade idli batter
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
2 tbsp curds (dahi)
2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt
chilli powder for sprinkling
oil for greasing and brushing
For Serving
green chutney
- Method
- Grease a 175 mm. (7") diameter thali using a little oil. Keep aside.
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl along with approx. 2 tbsp of water and mix well.
- Just before steaming, sprinkle the fruit salt over the batter and pour 1 tbsp of water evenly over it.
- When the bubbles form, mix gently.
- Divide the batter into 2 equal portions.
- Pour one portion of the batter immediately into the greased thali and tilt the thali clockwise to spread it evenly to make an even layer.
- Sprinkle a little chilli powder evenly over it and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
- Brush little oil on top, cool slightly and cut into diamond shaped equal pieces.
- Repeat steps 6 to 8 to make 1 more thali.
How to pack
- How to pack
- Allow it to cool completely, pack in an air-tight tiffin box, with the green chutney in a separate air-tight box.
| Energy | 109 cal |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 256.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 12.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 37.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8.3 mg |
| Potassium | 85.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |