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White Dhokla Recipe (Gujarati Idra Recipe), How to make Idra

June 27, 2014 by Gopi Patel 5 Comments

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White Dhokla Recipe (Gujarati Idra Dhokla) – A while back I published a recipe of Sandwich dhokla which is a tasty delicious fluffy savory from western state of Gujarati, India made from rice and black gram flour. Sandwich dhokla is similar to white dhokla or Idra dhokla as the batter used in both dishes are exactly same. White dhokla also known as Idra dhokla is a traditional recipe of soft and fluffy dhoklas that are good for snacks. These delicious dhoklas are often served as a breakfast dish or side dish during lunch time. They are so tasty that they can be served almost anytime.

In sandwich dhokla recipe we made layers of white dhokla separated by a layer of green coriander chutney and season it with some mustard and sesame seeds. Whereas in the plain white dhokla recipe (Idra dhokla) we steam the batter in a steamer and season it with ginger green chili and some grounded peppercorns (black pepper).

I have used rice and black gram flour to make white dhokla flour. To make white dhokla batter we use 2 parts of rice flour and 1 part of black gram flour (urud dal ka atta). If you do not have rice flour or black gram flour you can use normal rice and urud dal instead to prepare white dhokla batter. I have added alternative recipe under step 1.

The white dhokla which are made from rice and black gram flour are quite healthy and contains right mix of carbohydrate and protein.

If you like this dhokla recipe do other Gujarati dhokla varieties: handvo recipe, khatta dhokla recipe, muthiya dhokla recipe and sandwich dhokla recipe.

Let us check the step by step recipe of Gujarati white dhokla (Idra dhokla).

1. Steps To prepare White Dhokla Batter (Idra Dhokla)

Steps to make White dhokla batter (Idra batter) without rice & black gram flour:

  1. Soak 1 cup of rice and 1/2 cup of black gram (urud dal) in water overnight.
  2. Next day drain the excess water and grind into smooth paste into batter consistency.
  3. Mix half a cup of yogurt / curd into white dhokla batter and rest again for 8 to 10 hours or overnight.

Alternatively to prepare white dhokla batter using rice flour and black gram flour:

In a bowl take a cup of rice flour and half a cup of urud dal (black gram) flour. For 1 part of rice flour we will use 1/2 part of black gram flour (urud dal atta).
white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe flourAdd half a cup of yogurt / curd into rice and black gram flour. Pour 1/2 cup of water will mixing the white dhokla batter.

white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe making batterKeep the batter in warm place overnight to ferment. Check the consistency of batter and if required add a little water and mix well.

white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe fermented batterThe white dhokla batter is ready. You can store the white dhokla batter in air tight container and refrigerate it for 1 to 2 days. Whenever needed, just take the batter out of refrigerator and let it get to room temperature.

2. Steps to prepare Steamed White Dhokla (Idra Dhokla)

Let us check the steps to steam the white dhokra and all the seasoning ingredients required for it.

Following are the basic ingredients required for white dhokla. Finely chop green chilies and ginger. Also roughly grind the black peppercorns (kali mirch). Also we will need some regular salt and some fruit salt (or soda bicarbonate).

white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe ingrediantsAdd the finely chopped green chilies and ginger into the white dhokla batter whenever you are ready to make dhoklas. Season it will salt and if required add a little water to adjust the consistency of batter.

white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe adding ginger and green chiliPrepare a dhokla steamer to steam white dhokla. A steamer consist of a deep bottom pan filled with water and a dhokla plate horizontally stacked on it.

Grease the dhokla plate with some oil before adding white dhokla batter.

white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe steam cookerTake a portion of white dhokla batter in a separate bowl and add a pinch of fruit salt (or soda bicarbonate). Mix well and pour the batter on top of dhokla plate.

white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe poring batter in steam cookerSprinkle some roughly grinded black peppercorns (or pepper powder) on top of white dhokla batter and steam it for 8 to 10 minutes.

white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe sprinkling pepper powderCheck if the white dhoklas are properly cooked by pricking it with a fork/knife.

white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe after steamingTasty fluffy delicious Gujarati white dhoklas are ready to serve. Serve hot with some ketchup or coriander peanut chutney or garlic and red chili chutney.

white dhokla recipe gujarati idra recipe in gujarati style

White Dhokla Recipe (Gujarati Idra Recipe)
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
White Dhokla Recipe (Gujarati Idra Recipe) - A tasty Gujarati baked dish made from rice flour and black gram.
Author: Gopi
Recipe type: Snacks
Cuisine: Gujarati
Serves: 3
Ingredients
For Idra / Idada batter
  • Rice flour: 1 cup
  • Black gram flour (urad dal atta): 1/2 cup
  • Curd: 1/2 cup
  • Water as required
For making Idra
  • Ginger: 1 tsp
  • Green chili: 2 tsp
  • Black pepper: 1 tsp, roughly grinded
  • Soda bi carbonate: 1/4 tsp
  • Salt: to taste
Instructions
To make Idra batter
  1. Take flour of rice and urad dal in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add curd/yogurt to the flour.
  3. Pour some water and mix it well till batter consistency.
  4. Keep the batter in a warm place and ferment it for 8-10 hours/over night.
To make Idra dhokla
  1. Add finely chopped ginger and green chili in the fermented batter.
  2. Season it with salt . If required add a little water to adjust the consistency of batter.
  3. Take a portion of batter in a separate bowl and add a pinch of baking soda (soda bi-carbonate). Mix it well.
  4. Prepare steam cooker for steaming Idra/Idada .
  5. Grease Idra/Idada plate with oil and pour the Idada batter.
  6. Spread the batter evenly on greased plate.
  7. Sprinkle pepper powder on batter and steam it for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Check if Idada is well cooked by pricking it with a fork/knife.
  9. Repeat the steaming process for rest of the Idada batter.
  10. Cut the steamed Idada into any shape pieces and serve it in a serving plate.
  11. Serve the Idada with garlic and red chili chutney or coriander chutney.
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Categories: Dhokla Recipes, Gujarati Cuisine Ingredients: Rice (Chawal), Urud (Black Gram), Yogurt (Dahi)

Comments

  1. Potti says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:32 am

    very tasty and healthy too.
    easy to make and kids love it

    Reply
  2. khushbu says

    July 30, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    Idara Is a different . You can’t add curd In it , otherwise it becomes dhokla or khatta dhokla .:) just add salt , soda bi carbonate , and garnishing with black pepper . Idara and dhokla are different accordings to gujarati recipe.

    Reply
  3. usmanganipatel says

    October 20, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    tastyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

    Reply
    • Gopi Patel says

      November 10, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      Hi Usmangini, Thanksssss 🙂

      Reply
  4. Anchal says

    May 28, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    Can I make it with suji/rava instead of this batter if yes plz share recipe

    Reply

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