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A creative fusion snack where soft, spongy dhokla slices act as bread for a creamy, spiced chicken filling. It's a unique twist on the classic Gujarati snack, perfect for a savory tea-time treat or a light lunch.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Dhokla Batter
Steam the Dhokla
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A creative fusion snack where soft, spongy dhokla slices act as bread for a creamy, spiced chicken filling. It's a unique twist on the classic Gujarati snack, perfect for a savory tea-time treat or a light lunch.
This fusion recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 475.03 calories per serving with 25.25g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or lunch or brunch or appetizer.
Prepare the Chicken Filling
Assemble the Sandwiches
Prepare the Tempering and Serve
Replace the chicken with 200g of crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) or mashed potatoes for a delicious vegetarian filling.
Increase the amount of green chili paste in the batter and add more chopped green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken filling.
Experiment with other fillings like a spicy vegetable medley, scrambled eggs, or even a tuna salad mixture.
Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lower-fat, higher-protein creamy filling. Add finely grated carrots or zucchini to the batter for extra nutrients.
This dish is packed with protein from both the chicken and the besan (gram flour), which is essential for muscle building, repair, and overall body function.
The dhokla is steamed rather than fried, making it a lighter and lower-fat alternative to many other savory Indian snacks.
Besan is a good source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, and promotes a feeling of fullness.
The recipe includes spices like turmeric, ginger, and garlic, which are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, contributing to overall health.
One Chicken Dhokla Sandwich contains approximately 420-460 calories, depending on the amount of oil and mayonnaise used. It's a substantial snack or a light meal.
It can be considered moderately healthy. The dhokla is steamed, not fried, and both besan and chicken are great sources of protein. To make it healthier, you can reduce the oil and use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the filling.
This usually happens for two reasons: either the Eno fruit salt was not fresh, or you overmixed the batter after adding it. Mix the Eno in gently and for no more than 30 seconds, then immediately pour it into the tin for steaming.
Yes, you can steam the dhokla a day in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. However, assemble the sandwiches just before serving for the best texture and to prevent them from becoming soggy.
Absolutely! A popular vegetarian alternative is to use crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) mixed with the same spices and mayonnaise. A spiced potato or mixed vegetable filling also works wonderfully.
It's best to store the dhokla and the chicken filling separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble the sandwiches just before you're ready to eat.