Sandwich dhokla are a colourful twist on Gujarati dhokla and are served as a farsan in a Gujarati thali. Tangy and vibrant green chutney is layered between two spongy white dhokla.
The dhokla batter for sandwich dhokla is a little bit different to usual - these are made with rice and urad dal, giving the dhokla a white colour. Khatta dhokla made with chana dal are yellow.
Now you can of course use instant dhokla mix to make these but the homemade version is easier than you'd think!
I make a pretty simple green chutney with fresh coriander and mint and then finish off with an aromatic tempering of curry leaves and chillies.
Recipe Tips for success
My recipe will give you perfectly spongy dhokla that are well risen and not dry.
The best batter texture and consistency should be slightly coarse and semi-thick. Smooth batter leads to chewy dhokla.
Sometimes the batter can deflate before steaming, so I portion out the batter and only add eno before steaming the one batch.
Cooking time can vary based on the size of your plate and thickness. For sandwich dhokla, aim for thinner dhokla than usual. For me, the ideal steaming time is about 10 minutes.
To prevent the dhokla sticking to your plate, I recommend cutting the dhokla in half so it's easier to lift out.
Once you have created a sandwich, press down gently to stick the two layers together. A helpful tip is to use a rolling pin to press down evenly.
Take your time when cutting neat slices and clean your knife in between slices.
Ingredients notes
Be sure to check out the full recipe and exact ingredient list below in the recipe card.
Dhokla ingredients:
- Rice - I use long grain rice.
- Urad dal- also known as safed adad daal.
- Sour yogurt - it's important to use a sour yogurt made with live cultures to properly ferment the dhokla.
- Fruit salt (ENO) - if you're lucky to have hot weather, your batter may have fermented well enough that you do not need ENO. You can also use bicarbonate of soda.
Serving Suggestion
Sandwich dhokla are not your average dhokla and deserve to be a part of your celebratory feast! They work well as a snack for Diwali, Navratri or Holi.
They're also good with karak chai.
Storage
Store leftover sandwich dhokla in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 day. I recommend serving the dhokla the day they are made to enjoy the taste and texture at its best.
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📖 Recipe
Sandwich Dhokla
Equipment
- large pot or steamer
- Wide plates
Ingredients
Dhokla
- 1 cup rice
- ½ cup split urad dal safed adad daal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sour yogurt
- 1 tablespoon oil to grease the plate/thali
- 1 teaspoon eno or baking soda
filling
- ½ cup green chutney
Tempering ( Vaghar )
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds rai
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds jeera
- 5-6 green chillies cut lengthwise
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- ½ teaspoon asafoetida hing
Garnish
- 3 tablespoon coriander
Instructions
- Clean and wash rice and urad daal then soak both together in a bowl in cold water for at least 8-10 hours or overnight.
- In the morning discard the water, grind the soaked rice and dal into a coarse paste adding just enough water. Don’t add too much water in the beginning, you can always add little water afterwards if you think the batter is too thick.
- The batter has to be the same consistency as the idli batter. Add yogurt, mix well and let it ferment for 6-7 hours in a warm place.
- Start heating water in a big pot.
- To the fermented batter add salt, mix then add eno and some lemon juice.
- Mix well, if the batter is too thick add little water.
- Mix the batter once again and pour thinly in a deep lightly greased plate.
- Steam over water about 8-10 minutes. Pierce with a knife- it should come out clean if cooked.
- Leave it to cool little.
- Cut one round in half, and gently lift away from the plate.
- Place one half dhokla piece upside down on a chopping board. Spread a thick layer of green chutney then place second half on top of the chutney.
- Gently press it down with a rolling pin, Cut into squares and set aside.
- Now prepare vaghar in a small pan by heating oil, add mustard and cumin seeds. Once they splutter add hing, curry leaves and green chillies and a few spoons of water.
- Let the mixture come to boil and turn off the heat.
- Pour the vaghar mixture on top of the dhokla pieces, garnish it with coriander.
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Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
The layered texture with that tangy, spiced filling in between makes every bite so interesting and full of flavour. Special for tea time or get togethers.
preethi'scuisine says
I love dhoklas and this sandwich dhokla looks scrumptious. Feeling like just grabbing it from the screen. Thanks for the fab recipe jagruti.
Simplyfood says
We too love dhokla and make them at least once a month. I love adding a handful of whole pre soaked channa dhal to mine after I grind the batter it gives it a nice texture.I need to come to your house to try these. 🙂
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Nayna, my mum used to do that too. Please do come, will prepare it for you 🙂
Sasmita says
Khata sandwich that too in sandwich form !! WOW, lovely idea to grab, surely I'll try this 🙂
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks sasmita, hope you guys like it.