Friends, the moment you hear “Gujarati dish,” the first name that likely comes to mind is Dhokla. You have probably eaten—and perhaps even made at home—the standard besan (gram flour) dhokla. But have you ever tried Makki (cornmeal) and Methi (fenugreek) dhokla? If not, this report will show you how easily you can prepare and enjoy this delicious dish at home. This specific dhokla is made from cornmeal and fenugreek leaves and is typically served with besan kadhi (gram flour yogurt curry) and Rajasthani chutney.
Rajasthani cuisine is renowned and loved for its authentic, rustic flavors and traditional style. If you are tired of making the same breakfast every day, we have a new recipe for you: Makki and Methi Dhokla. It is prepared without gram flour and served with besan kadhi. Let’s look at the complete recipe.
Ingredients for Makki and Methi Dhokla
- Cornmeal (Makki ka atta): 1 cup
- Wheat flour: 1 cup
- Fenugreek leaves (Methi): Finely chopped
- Red chili powder
- Turmeric powder
- Carom seeds (Ajwain)
- Oil
- Salt
- Water
Step-by-Step Method for Making Makki-Methi Dhokla
First, mix the cornmeal and wheat flour together in a bowl. Add the chopped fenugreek leaves, spices (red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and carom seeds), and oil to the flour mixture and combine well. Gradually add water as needed and knead the mixture into a firm dough. Once the dough is ready, cover it with a cloth and let it rest for about half an hour. Next, shape the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly. Take a large vessel and place a steamer over it. Arrange the prepared round dhoklas on the steamer one by one and let them steam for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Once the dhoklas are cooked, remove them and place them on a plate; let them cool down before slicing them with a knife.
Serve with Besan Kadhi
To make Besan Kadhi, you will need the following ingredients:
- Buttermilk (Chaas)
- Gram flour (Besan)
- Green chilies
- Red chili powder
- Turmeric powder
- Salt
- Mustard seeds (Rai)
- Asafoetida (Hing)
- Bay leaves
- Oil
To prepare it, first mix the buttermilk and gram flour together in a large vessel. Then, add spices like turmeric, red chili powder, and salt according to your taste.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. After a short while, add asafoetida, green chilies, and curry leaves. Let the mixture cook thoroughly. Once it thickens slightly, turn off the heat and serve it with the dhoklas.
