Snack
Dhokla
ઢોકળા · DHOHK-lah
Vegetarian · Jain-friendly
Cultural meaning and context — not a step-by-step recipe.
The dish most Indians name first when they think of Gujarati food. Fermented, steamed, barely oiled — it makes the case for the cuisine all by itself.
About this dish
Steamed fermented cake made from rice and chickpea batter, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Light, spongy, tangy.
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