Soft & Fluffy Yogurt Dhokla (Quick 5-Min Microwave Recipe)

A soft, spongy, gut-friendly dhokla made with besan (gram flour) and yogurt—light on the stomach, quick to prepare, and perfect when you want something savoury without feeling heavy afterwards.

Ingredients

Base batter

• 1.2 cups gram flour (besan) (~110 g)

• 1 cup yogurt (~240 g)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (~15 ml)

• 1 tsp baking soda (~5 g)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (~15 ml)

• Salt to taste

  
  

Tempering

• 1 tbsp ghee (~15 g)

• Mustard seeds

• Curry leaves

• Green chilli

• A pinch of lemon juice and a pinch of sugar

• ½ cup water (~120 ml, for a light syrup finish)

• Optional: shredded coconut to sprinkle on top

Method

• Mix besan, yogurt, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil into a smooth batter. Add a little water if it’s too thick—the consistency should be smooth, not too thick.

• Let it rest for a few minutes.

• Add baking soda just before cooking and mix gently until frothy.

• Pour into a greased microwave-safe dish.

• Microwave for 5 minutes or until spongy and cooked through.

• Let it cool slightly and cut into pieces.

Tempering

Heat ghee and add mustard seeds, letting them crackle. Add curry leaves and green chilli. Then add lemon juice, a pinch of sugar, and water. Pour over the dhokla and garnish with shredded coconut.

Approximate Macros (Whole batch)

• Calories: ~780–820 kcal

• Protein: ~32–35 g

• Carbohydrates: ~85–95 g

• Fat: ~28–32 g

Per serving (if divided into 6 pieces)

• Calories: ~130–135 kcal

• Protein: ~5–6 g

• Carbs: ~14–16 g

• Fat: ~4–5 g