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Instant Khaman Dhokla Premix
🥄 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 2 servings
A smart, make-ahead premix that brings authentic Khaman Dhokla to your table in minutes using only clean, wholesome ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you love the light, fluffy goodness of Khaman Dhokla but wish you could make it in minutes without measuring out a dozen ingredients every single time, this Instant Khaman Dhokla Premix is about to become your kitchen best friend. Neetu Sirigiri, MasterChef India Telugu Top 8 finalist and the heart behind Bake With Neetu, has crafted this clever premix so you can enjoy a wholesome homemade snack anytime the craving strikes.
Made with besan as its hero ingredient, this premix is naturally high in plant-based protein and packed with slow-digesting carbohydrates that keep you full and energised for longer. It is completely eggless, free from refined sugar, and uses real whole-food ingredients so you can feel genuinely good about every bite you serve your family.
- ✅ Made with besan and sooji, this premix delivers a satisfying boost of plant-based protein and essential amino acids without any artificial protein powders or additives.
- ✅ The premix stores beautifully in an airtight jar, so you always have a healthy, homemade snack base ready to go on busy weeknights or sudden guest arrivals.
- ✅ It is completely eggless and free from refined sugar, making it a guilt-free treat that the whole family, including kids, can enjoy any time of day.
- ✅ With just water and oil needed to bring the dhokla to life, this is one of the most fuss-free and budget-friendly snack solutions you will ever keep in your pantry.
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Full measurements in the recipe card below)
Premix
- • 2 cups besan — high protein base
- • 3 tbsp sooji — adds texture
- • 1 tsp citric acid — gives tang
- • 2 tsp fruit salt — natural leavener
- • 1/2 tbsp salt — balances flavour
- • 2 tbsp castor sugar — fine sugar dissolves fast
To Make Khaman Dhokla
- • 1 cup premix — ready blend
- • 3/4 to 1 cup water — adjust for batter
- • 2 tbsp oil — keeps it soft
Substitutions
| Ingredient | Swap |
|---|---|
| citric acid | 2 tsp lemon juice |
| castor sugar | powdered jaggery |
| sooji | skip for gluten free |
How to Make It — Step by Step
Make Premix
Mix besan, sooji, citric acid, fruit salt, salt and castor sugar. Store in an airtight jar.
Prepare Batter
Take 1 cup premix. Add 3/4 cup water and 2 tbsp oil. Whisk until smooth. Add more water if needed.
Rest Batter
Let batter rest 2 minutes. You will see it turn light and airy from the fruit salt.
Steam
Pour into a greased plate. Steam on high heat for 12 to 15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Cut
Cool for 5 minutes before cutting. Top with tempering of oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies.
Tips for the Best Result
Start with 3/4 cup water and add more gradually. The batter should be smooth and pourable but not too runny for a spongy texture.
When using the premix to make Khaman Dhokla, add the fruit salt at the very end and mix quickly, then pour into the steamer immediately so you do not lose the rise.
Always steam on high heat for the first 5 minutes, then reduce to medium. This ensures the Khaman Dhokla rises well and sets with a light, airy crumb.
How to Store
Frequently Asked Questions
Sooji adds texture and structure, but you can skip it if you need a fully smooth batter. The result will be slightly softer.
Besan is naturally gluten free, but sooji is made from wheat, so the premix as written is not gluten free. Skip the sooji for a gluten free version.
You can use 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice added to the water when preparing the batter instead of citric acid in the premix.
One cup of premix with 3/4 to 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of oil makes one standard batch of Khaman Dhokla.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 servings) |
|---|---|
| Calories | — |
| Protein | — |
| Carbohydrates | — |
| Fiber | — |
| Fat | — |
| Sugar | — |
Estimates only — values vary with exact brands used.
Ingredients
- → 2 cups besan 3 tbsp sooji 1 tsp citric acid 2 tsp fruit salt 1/2 tbsp salt 2 tbsp Castor Sugar Ingredients to make the Khaman Dhokla 1 cup Khaman Dhokla premix 3/4 to 1 cup of water 2 tbsp of oil
Instructions
- 1. Mix besan, sooji, citric acid, fruit salt, salt and castor sugar. Store in an airtight jar.
- 2. Take 1 cup premix. Add 3/4 cup water and 2 tbsp oil. Whisk until smooth. Add more water if needed.
- 3. Let batter rest 2 minutes. You will see it turn light and airy from the fruit salt.
- 4. Pour into a greased plate. Steam on high heat for 12 to 15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 5. Cool for 5 minutes before cutting. Top with tempering of oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies.
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