Amongst Steamed Dishes is this amazingly soft and almost zero oil Dhokla. We have seen MTR Style Rava Idli from South India, Vegetarian Dumplings from the Indo Chinese stable, zero oil Nuchinunde (steamed lentil dumplings) and today we move to Gujarat with these yummy Dhoklas. If you love Dhoklas, why don't you check out this Brown Rice Corn Dhokla. We have a soft corner for Gujarati food and especially dhoklas, having made a few in the past. The repertoire of Dhoklas in Gujarati Cuisine, is enormous and as we prefer steamed snacks a lot at home, this is one list that will keep getting added and made too.I made a few changes to the original Tarla Dalal recipe. These and more are in the Notes section below.
5 Health Benefits of including Oats in our everyday dishes:
Good source of protein and soluble fiber.
Keeps one full for a longer time, while aiding in weight loss
Contains 191% of the RDI Manganese
Rich in antioxidants, particuarly those which help regulate better blood flow.
Lowers cholesterol levels.
Other steamed dishes you may like on the blog:
Brown Rice Corn Dhokla
Brown Rice Corn Dhokla is a Gluten free steamed snack, made from Brown Rice and Corn. Served with Mint - Coriander Chutney
Check out this recipe
Brown Rice Kara Kozhukattai
Kara Kozhukattai or Kara Pidi Kozhukattai (steamed rice dumpling) is a very popular snack or tiffin served in Tamil households for an evening snack or dinner.
Check out this recipe
Bidadi Thatte Idli
Steamed, Fluffy Idli (Rice pancakes) - specialty of Karnataka Cuisine
Check out this recipe
Other Dhokla varieties / Gujarati dishes on the blog:
- Fada Ni Khichdi
- Cabbage Dhokla
- Instant Khaman
- Oondhiyoo
- Thepla
- Lauki Muthia
- Edada / Safed Dhokla
- Khatta dhokla
Prep time: 15 mins ,Steaming time: 12-13 mins,Makes: 12 medium sized pieces
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Ingredients to make Oats Methi Dhokla:
- 1 cup Powdered Oats flour (1 cup = 200 ml)
- ½ cup Semolina
- ¼ cup yoghurt (Slightly sour)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoon Fenugreek leaves (finely chopped)
- ⅓ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-Green chilly paste
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon Oil (split use, to saute the methi leaves, rest to grease the plate)
- ½ teaspoon Eno
How to make Oats Methi Dhokla:
- Roast the oats on medium flame for 1-2 mins till just warm, cool and powder. Sieve if needed
- Mix the Oats flour, semolina, salt, yoghurt, chillies well and keep aside for 15 mins
- In a pan, heat oil, splutter jeera & saute methi leaves for 1-2 mins. Keep aside till cool and mix in the sugar.
- Mix the methi into the dhokla mixture and add 2 tablespoon of water and bring to a pouring batter consistency
- Lightly grease a dhokla plate and bring a steamer to rolling boil with adequate water.
- Just before steaming, add the fruit salt (or its substitute) and add 2 teaspoon of water when it starts bubbling on top.
- Mix gently and pour into greased pan, steam for 12-15 mins or till a skewer comes clean
- Rest for 4-5 mins and cut into desired shapes and serve.
FAQs to make the best Oats Methi Dhokla
- Addition of toasted sesame might add a textural element to the soft spongy dhoklas
- Roasted Oats powdered creates a wonderful texture. So don't skip that step
- If adding spinach in place or addition to methi, make sure it is completely dry when added as spinach releases a lot of water while cooking.
- Rest well before cutting into shapes as they crumble easily.
- If you want to make it vegan, cashew curd can be used although the taste may vary.
Oats Methi Dhokla
Oats Methi Dhokla is a spongy, soft and steamed snack using Oats and fenugreek leaves. Served with Green chutney or some sauce.
Equipment
- Steamer
- Bowl
- Spice Grinder
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup Oats flour 1 cup = 200 ml
- ½ cup Semolina
- ¼ cup Yoghurt Slightly sour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon Fenugreek leaves finely chopped
- ⅓ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Green chilly paste
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon Oil split use, to saute the methi leaves, rest to grease the plate
- ½ teaspoon Eno
Instructions
- Roast the oats on medium flame for 1-2 mins till just warm, cool and powder. Sieve if needed
- Mix the Oats flour, semolina, salt, yoghurt, chillies well and keep aside for 15 mins
- In a pan, heat oil, splutter jeera & saute methi leaves for 1-2 mins. Keep aside till cool and mix in the sugar.
- Mix the methi into the dhokla mixture and add 2 tablespoon of water and bring to a pouring batter consistency
- Lightly grease a dhokla plate and bring a steamer to rolling boil with adequate water.
- Just before steaming, add the fruit salt (or its substitute) and add 2 teaspoon of water when it starts bubbling on top.
- Mix gently and pour into greased pan, steam for 12-15 mins or till a skewer comes clean
- Rest for 4-5 mins and cut into desired shapes and serve.
Notes
- Addition of toasted sesame might add a textural element to the soft spongy dhoklas.
- Roasted Oats powdered creates a wonderful texture. So don't skip that step
- If adding spinach in place or addition to methi, make sure it is completely dry when added as spinach releases a lot of water while cooking.
- Rest well before cutting into shapes as they crumble easily.
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Priya Suresh says
Simply love the addition of oats flour and methi here, super healthy dhoklas Kalyani, just love it.
MySpicyKitchen says
Love the addition of oats and menthi. That is one healthy snack.
Nisha says
Nice way to add the greens kalyani. 🙂 Love this version.
Harini R says
Interesting combination of oats and methi.
Pavani says
Wow, dhokla with oats -- now that sounds nutritious and delicious.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Love the way you have used methi in dhokla. I am yet to try dhoklas with green. Waiting for spring to arrive so I can use my own greens.
Jayashree says
Very interesting and healthy variation of dhokla.
Padmajha says
I love dhokla with any ingredient in them! And this one is wayyy tooo tempting. I am sure it was delicious!
Chef Mireille says
what a healthy and wholesome dhokla and looks delicious too
Mayuri Patel says
What a delicious way to enjoy oats. Nowadays hubby refuses to have oats in the morning so now I know how to get some oats into his diet.. make oats methi dhokla. That he will not refuse to eat !
Kalyani says
that's surely a great way to have oats, Mayuri 🙂 Let me know how you liked it
Jayashree T.Rao says
I make oats dhokla but not with fenugreek leaves. Will add it , a good and healthy combination.
Kalyani says
pl do try Jayashree. am sure you would like it
Priya Vj says
Sakkath hot maga 🙂 a nice option to sneak in the healthy oats . I think I must try this as I have people who sulk hearing oats
Kalyani says
thank u, madam!
Preethi Prasad says
What an interesting way to enjoy oats and methi together. So delicious . Sakkathagide Kalyani. I would like to try this soon.
Kalyani says
Thanks a lot, Preethi ! neevu try maadi pls