Brown Rice Corn Dhokla
Dhokla is a versatile snack that is from the heartland of Gujrat. While the popular Khaman is made from besan / soaked Bengal gravy, dhokla made from soaked rice batter is also popular. I had this recipe bookmarked and wanted to try it, but with a twist. So used Brown Rice and added some steamed corn for added nutrition and fibre. It is best made from soaked rice than using rice flour, so have shown step by step photos here.
Why Brown Rice ?
We prefer Brown Rice as a replacement to Polished White Rice. Brown Rice has higher FIbre Content and keeps us full for longer. And few recipes with it too like:
- Brown Rice Kara Kozhukattai
- Goan Xacuti Pulav with Brown RIce
- Palak Brown Rice Khichdi
- Iyengar CHakkara Pongal with Brown Rice
- Brown Rice Dosa
Other Dhokla varieties / steamed snacks you may like are:
- Safed Dhokla a.k.a Edada / Idada / Khatta Dhokla - which uses Urad flour in addition to Rice batter
- Oats Methi Dhokla
- Cabbage Dhokla
- Dhokla Simla Mirch
- Steamed Mixed Dal Vada (no deep fry)
FAQs to make a great Brown Rice Dhokla:
a. Is this Instant Dhokla?
Yes. Unlike an Idli / dosa batter, this is not fermented. Therefore, still uses Cooking Soda to leaven as Ihave used soaked Whole Rice for the batter.
b. Can we use Normal Rice for this?
We can use, but I had access to Organic Brown Rice , so used it.
c. Can this be made with Rice flour?
Am sure it can be, but Urad flour also maybe needed, which this recipe didn’t use.
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Let’s get to making this Brown Rice Corn Dhokla
Prep time - 15 mins, Soak+ Grind Time - 4 hours (excluding fermentation) ; Cook time - 20 mins
Makes - 12- 15 pieces ( 1.25 inch cube)
Cuisine - Indian, Course - Snack / Breakfast ; Spice Level - medium
Brown Rice Corn Dhokla - a Gluten free steamed snack, made from Brown Rice and Corn. Served with Mint - Coriander Chutney
What we need to make Brown Rice Corn Dhokla
- 1 cup Brown Rice (short grained / Basmati would do)
- ½ cup Beaten Rice (Poha / Avalakki)
- ½ cup Sweet Corn (boiled)
- 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds (Methi dana)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Eno (Baking Soda)
- ½ cup Yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon Green chilli paste
- ½ teaspoon fresh Ginger paste
- 3 teaspoon Oil
Serving Suggestions:
Green Chutney or Dahiwali Hari Chutney
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How to make Brown Rice Corn Dhokla
- Wash and soak Brown Rice for 2 hours, Grind it thick without adding too much water to a smooth paste,
- While the Rice is grinding, soak the poha (beaten rice) for 10 mins
- Grind the soaked poha along with the rice batter (towards the end of the grinding time).
- Transfer the batter to a bowl, beat well with a whisk, add salt , yogurt and ferment for an hour.
- In the meanwhile, boil the sweet corn, and slightly grind it coarse in a wet blender
- Towards the end of the fermentation time, keep a steamer for boiling
- Lightly grease a steamer plate with a brush of oil.
- Add the the oil, the coarse sweet corn, spice paste (ginger and chilli) and mix it well.
- Add the Eno (or baking soda) to the batter and pour a few teaspoon of water on top of the Eno. It will froth a bit
- Mix gently so as to not break the fermentation or the rise.
- Gently pour to a greased plate, and steam for 15-18 mins or till a toothpick comes clean.
- Cool for 5-7 mins, cut into squares and serve with Mint-Coriander Chutney or Dahiwali Chutney
Brown Rice Corn Dhokla
Equipment
- Steamer
- Wet Blender
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown Rice short grained / Basmati would do
- ½ cup Beaten Rice Poha / Avalakki
- ½ cup Sweet Corn boiled
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds Methi dana
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Eno Baking Soda
- ½ cup Yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon Green chilli paste
- ½ teaspoon fresh Ginger paste
- 3 teaspoon Oil
Instructions
- Wash and soak Brown Rice for 2 hours, Grind it thick without adding too much water to a smooth paste,
- While the Rice is grinding, soak the poha (beaten rice) for 10 mins
- Grind the soaked poha along with the rice batter (towards the end of the grinding time).
- Transfer the batter to a bowl, beat well with a whisk, add salt , yogurt and ferment for an hour.
- In the meanwhile, boil the sweet corn, and slightly grind it coarse in a wet blender
- Towards the end of the fermentation time, keep a steamer for boiling
- Lightly grease a steamer plate with a brush of oil.
- Add the the oil, the coarse sweet corn, spice paste (ginger and chilli) and mix it well.
- Add the Eno (or baking soda) to the batter and pour a few teaspoon of water on top of the Eno. It will froth a bit
- Mix gently so as to not break the fermentation or the rise.
- Gently pour to a greased plate, and steam for 15-18 mins or till a toothpick comes clean.
- Cool for 5-7 mins, cut into squares and serve with Mint-Coriander Chutney.
Priya Vj says
Tasty dhokla . Interesting that the recipe doesn't use udad dhall and yet it turns out fluffy and spongy.
Kalyani says
Thank you. The fenugreek and Poha make it soft enough, no need of Urad. Even I was surprised with the sponginess
Archana says
Definitely a must try dhokla recipe. It s healthy and something I do not need to plan much.
Kalyani says
yes, a short prep time is needed
Sujata Roy says
Brown rice corn dhokla looks super soft spungy and absolutely delicious. Loved this easy and quick recipe. No fermentation needed so I am going to try it soon.
Kalyani says
yes, please do try and let me know how you liked it, Sujata!
Mina Joshi says
These look so delicious and making me hungry. I love dhoklas so was really intrigued by your recipe as you have used brown rice and poha which is so new to me. I can't wait to try this recipe.
Kalyani says
Thank you so much, Mina. Hope you do try this
Seema says
The brown rice doklas look like a perfect option for my mealprep. Do you think it is a good idea to freeze it?
Kalyani says
Thanks Seema. Am not sure they will take to freezing well. The starch in the dhoklas might turn unsavory on freezing, IMHO
Mayuri Patel says
A delicious and quick snack option using brown rice. Usually dhokla does not have urad dal and yet they turn out soft.
Kalyani says
true Mayuri. These have turned out super soft
Jayashree T.Rao says
Brown rice dhoklas look soft and spongy. It makes a good evening snack with a cup of giinger tea.
Kalyani says
it sure does, thank you!
Preethicuisine says
Dhokla with brown rice and Poha looks so soft and fluffy. Loved the recipe without dal. Would definitely try it soon as we love Dhokla.
Kalyani says
Thank you, Preethi! please do try and let me know how you liked them
The Girl Next Door says
What a lovely idea to make dhokla using brown rice! They look so soft and delicious. Perfect breakfast or snack, tasty, easy to make and healthy.
Kalyani says
yes very healthy. Thank you !
Radha says
Looks and sounds amazing! I make chickpea dhokla often but not the rice based dhokla. This dhokla with poha has turned out amazing! With the chutney, this is a comfort food!
Kalyani says
it sure is a flavour bomb, Poha is used very less here, but mostly made with rice
preeti garg says
Dhokla with healthy twist brown rice and corn is quite great snack or tiffin meal.
Kalyani says
thanks Preethi. it sure is