Kathiawadi Dhokli Nu Shaak Recipe

When it comes to Kathiawadi region, spicy and delicious food is all we can think. Dhokli Nu Shaak is one of those recipes which is spicy and has a lot of flavour in it. In this recipe, gram flour cakes are cooked with spicy buttermilk gravy. The tanginess from the buttermilk adds an extra flavour to the recipes and is loved by everyone in the family. 
Serve Kathiawadi Dhokli Nu Shaak along with Aloo Bhindi Ki Sabzi, Cucumber Green Chilli Raita and Phulka for a weekday meal.
If you like this recipe, you can also try other Gujarati recipes such as

1. Gujarati Dal Recipe
2. Gujarati Sev Tamatar Ki Sabzi Recipe
3. Gujarati Methi Na Dhebra Recipe

Ingredients

For Dhokli
• 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
• Salt, to taste
• Turmeric powder (Haldi), a pinch
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (Ajwain)
• 1-1/2 cup Water
For curry 
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
• Curry leaves, few
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• Asafoetida (hing), a pinch
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• Coriander leaves (Dhania), to garnish

Directions for Kathiawadi Dhokli Nu Shaak Recipe

1. To begin making the Kathiawadi Dhokli Nu Shaak, firstly we will make the dhokli. In a mixing bowl, mix gram flour, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and carom seeds. Add required water and mix to make a batter. 
2. Next, grease a dhokla plate. Transfer the dhokli batter into the plate and steam cook it for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Later remove from the steamer and allow it to cool. Once it cools down, cut it into small pieces and keep them aside. 
4. The next step is to make the curry. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan/wok. Add mustard seeds and once it splutters add cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. Saute for about a minute.
5. After a minute, add butter milk, salt, red chilli powder and garam masala into it. Mix everything and cook on sim till the curry starts boiling. This may take 2 to 3 minutes. Now add the diced dhokli, simmer and allow to boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Switch off and garnish with coriander leaves. 
6. Serve Kathiawadi Dhokli Nu Shaak along with Aloo Bhindi Ki Sabzi, Cucumber Green Chilli Raita and Phulka for a weekday meal.