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Now make spicy Dhokla like the market at home, everyone will ask for the recipe.
Samira Vishwas | April 15, 2026 7:24 PM CST

Soft Dhokla Recipe: Gujarati Dhokla is one of India’s most favorite breakfast. The light, fluffy and spicy taste makes it a favorite of people of all ages. Often we think of buying it from the market, but do you know how easy and fun it can be to make it at home? Made with fresh spices and proper technique, this Dhokla will taste exactly like the market. Be it for breakfast, evening tea or on any special occasion, this spicy Gujarati Dhokla will make every occasion special. Let us learn the easy and step-by-step recipe to make it.

Dhokla

Dhokla is a light, spongy and extremely popular Gujarati snack, made with gram flour or rice-chickpea dal batter. It is cooked in steam, making it soft and easily digestible. Its taste is further enhanced by adding mustard seeds, green chillies and curry leaves on top. It is very popular as a breakfast, snack or light meal.

  • 1 cup gram flour
  • 1/4 cup sour curd
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 tsp eno/baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1/3 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 6-7 curry leaves

Step 1: Mix gram flour and curd

  1. Add gram flour and sour curd in a large bowl and mix well so that no lumps remain.

Step 2: Add water and spices

  1. Prepare smooth batter by adding water, turmeric and salt. The batter should neither be too thin nor too thick.

Step 3: Add Eno

  1. Add eno/baking soda to the batter and mix slowly. The batter will rise immediately.

Step 4: Spread the batter in the plate

  1. Pour the batter in a lightly oiled plate and spread it evenly.

Step 5: Steam

  1. Heat water in a steamer or kadhai. Place the plate with batter in the steamer, cover and steam for 15–20 minutes.

Step 6: Prepare Tadka

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, when it starts crackling, add green chillies and curry leaves. Then add sugar and lemon juice and boil lightly.

Step 7: Serve Dhokla

  1. Remove the steamed dhokla from the plate and pour tadka on top. Cut the dhokla and serve it hot.

some additional tips

  • Dhokla batter should always be smooth and slightly thick. If it is too thin or too thick, the dhokla will not rise properly.
  • As soon as you add Eno or baking soda, immediately place the batter in the steamer. If you delay, the Dhokla will not swell and its texture will not be correct.
  • Covering during steaming is very important. Covering makes the dhokla soft and fluffy, and the inside remains spongy instead of crispy on the outside.
  • Grease the plate with light oil. This will prevent the batter from sticking and the dhokla will easily come out of the plate.
  • Keep the balance of lemon and sugar right in the tempering. Too much lemon or too much sugar can spoil the taste, so add the quantity carefully.
  • Add curry leaves and green chillies in the tempering. This makes the dhokla aromatic and further enhances the taste.
  • Before serving, add some oil or ghee on top. Due to this, Dhokla becomes more soft and tasty and also looks good.

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