Make delicious and healthy Dhokla from Sama rice during Navratri.
Navratri Vrat Wale Dhokle Recipe: As soon as the festival of Navratri arrives, the atmosphere of fasting and worship begins. During this period, special care is taken in food, in which it is important to prepare light and healthy dishes. Food made from rice and wheat is usually not consumed during Navratri fast, hence many people prepare various dishes made from Sama Rice (also known as fasting rice).
If you want to make something new and nutritious this Navratri, then Dhoklas made from Sama rice can be a great option for you. These dhoklas are not only delicious, but are also helpful in maintaining your energy levels during the fast.
Navratri Vrat Wale Dhokle Recipe: Recipe of Dhokle made from Sama rice.
Navratri Vrat Wale Dhokle Recipe: Essential Ingredients
- 1 cup sama rice
- 1/2 cup curd
- 1 tsp ginger green chilli paste
- 1 tsp rock salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp eno (if required)
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 cup water
Navratri Vrat Wale Dhokle Recipe: Method
1. First of all, wash the Sama rice thoroughly and soak it for 1-2 hours so that the rice becomes soft.
2. Add some water to the soaked rice and grind it coarsely in a mixer. Keep in mind that the paste should not be too thin.
3. Add curd, ginger green chilli paste, rock salt (fasting salt) to the ground rice and mix well. Keep this mixture covered for 15-20 minutes so that it ferments.
4. Add some Eno to the mixture and mix well so that the mixture swells. Use of these is optional for Navratri fast.
5. Now apply some oil in a dhokla mold and pour the mixture. Steam the mold in a pressure cooker or steamer for 15-20 minutes.
6. Heat oil in a small pan. Make tadka by adding cumin seeds, sesame seeds and some curry leaves and pour it on the cooked dhokla.
7. Cut the prepared dhokla into small pieces and serve it with coconut chutney or green coriander chutney.
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Benefits of Dhokla made from Sama rice
Sama rice is considered gluten-free, making it best suited during fasting. It is light and easy to digest. The seasoning of sesame and cumin seeds in Dhokla makes it even more delicious and nutritious.
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