Soft Vegan Dhokla with Almond Milk

A fluffy Gujarati-inspired steamed snack made with gram flour, lemon juice, and almond milk for a dairy-free variation. Tags: V (Vegan) | DF (Dairy-Free) | GF (Gluten-Free, if ingredients are certified)

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 3–4

Ingredients

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• ½ cup Alt Milk unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp fruit salt (ENO), plain and unflavoured
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 6–8 curry leaves
• 1 green chilli, sliced
• ¼ cup water, for tempering

Instructions

• Whisk gram flour, almond milk, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and oil into a smooth batter.
• Add fruit salt just before steaming and mix gently.
• Immediately pour the batter into a greased steaming tray.
• Steam for 15–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Heat a little oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilli, and water.
• Pour the tempering over the dhokla.
• Cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve.

Tip: Steam the batter immediately after adding fruit salt for the fluffiest texture.