Barnyard Dhokla
Barnyard Millet Dhokla is a healthy and nutritious twist on the traditional Indian steamed snack, made using barnyard millet, high-fiber grain rich in protein and essential minerals. This light and fluffy dhokla is easy to digest, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack, and is an excellent option for those looking to incorporate millet’s health benefits into their diet while enjoying familiar flavors.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Barnyard millet (Whole)
- ½ cup Sooji (Semolina Flour)
- 300 ml Buttermilk (Chaach)
- 1 spoon White Salt
- ½ tsp Eno
- 3-4 Green Chili
- ¼ cup Chopped Coriander
Tempering
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal
- 10-15 Curry Leaves
- 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
- Oil (for greasing the idli mold)
Instructions
- Wipe the barnyard millet thoroughly using a clean cloth to remove any impurities
- Grind it into a fine powder using a dry grinder or mixer
- In a mixing bowl, add the barnyard millet flour, sooji, salt, and buttermilk
- Mix well to form a lump-free, smooth batter.
- Let the batter rest.
- Heat water in a steamer or large pan. Grease the idli molds or dhokla plates with a little oil
Till then, prepare the tempering
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter
- Add chana dal and sauté until slightly golden
- Add curry leaves and red chili powder and turn off the flame
After resting the batter for a while,
- Add ½ tsp Eno to the batter, pour a little bit of water over it and mix gently in one direction. The batter will become airy and light
- Pour the hot tempering in the batter and mix in one direction
- Immediately pour the batter into the molds and place them in the steamer
- Steam for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
- Remove the dhoklas from the mould and enjoy!