Indian · snack
Dhokla
Dhokla reads citrus 5.5, sourness 5.3 and sweetness 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian snack, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 5.5 · Sourness 5.3 · Sweetness 4.5 · Salinity 3.6 · Richness 3.5 · Heat 3.2 · Herbaceous 3.1 · Funk & Ferment 3.1 · Allium 2.6 · Nutty 2.6 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Umami 1.8 · Earthy 1.6 · Floral 1.3 · Fruity 1.2 · Bitterness 1.1
What's in it (13)
- 1.5 cups chickpea flour
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, minced
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1.5 tsp fruit salt (Eno)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 8 curry leaves
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Time & effort: about 35 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 199.9 kcal, 8.4 g protein, 8.1 g fat, 23.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Whisk chickpea flour with yogurt, ginger, green chili, turmeric, and water into a smooth batter and rest for 20 minutes.
- Stir in fruit salt just before steaming in a greased pan for 15 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Prepare a sweet-sour temper of mustard seeds, curry leaves, sesame seeds, sugar, and lemon juice and pour over the cut dhokla.
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