Khaman-Dhokla 

(Savory Baked Indian Cake)

This was from the recipe of Vegan Richa. This one is baked, but the recipe also gives instructions for steaming and microwaving. The original recipe calls for chickpea/garbanzo bean flour or besan, but I was almost out. Therefore, I used a dhokla mix from the store (a mix of ground dry rice and different legumes). I used dairy yogurt, as I tend to have it around and I'm not vegan; the original calls for vegan yogurt.

I liked that the recipe uses baking powder and baking soda, as I tend to have both around. I think that with the different base I started with, I might try a little more of either next time, to make it even lighter. However, I really liked this one, and was glad to have such a reliable and versatile recipe for Khaman-Dhokla!

Vegan Richa Website, Chickpea Flour Snack Cakes - Khaman Dhokla Recipe

Amiri Khaman (Savory Steamed Cake Crumble Stir-Fry)

This is from the recipe of Archana's Kitchen. I made some khaman the other night, just so I could make this the next day! It's basically leftover khaman, or you could also use dhokla, which are two kinds of steamed, savory cakes from Gujarat in India. The khaman or dhokla is crumbled and then briefly fried with onions and some seasonings. Unfortunately, I didn't have any sev, coconut, or pomegranate seeds with which to garnish it. However, I still had to stop myself from eating it all at once, it was so good.

As I was eating, it occurred to me that this could make a nice stuffing at holiday-time, to make vegan and vegetarian guests feel special. It's also gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. I think it would be nice as a filling for stuffed vegetables. If I try that, I'll be sure to post a photo! 

Recipe with Dr. Shalini YouTube, Dhokla in Microwave

Archana's Kitchen Website, Amiri Khaman Recipe (Sev Khamani) - Steamed Breakfast Lentil Crumble

Besan Khaman-Dhokla (Chickpea Flour Microwave Savory Cake)

A close-up view of the dhokla/khaman, cooked in 5 minutes in the microwave. A steamed savory cake made from besan/chickpea flour, lightened with baking powder, baking soda, and lemon juice (not Eno). Tempering mixture included mustard seeds, dried cilantro, sugar, and water. Recipe from 2014 for Dhokla, DHOKLA in MICROWAVE, Dhokla Recipe, Instant Dhokla, Besan Dhokla, Dhokra from Dr. Shalini on YouTube. 

Besan Khaman-Dhokla (Chickpea Flour Microwave Savory Cake)

Dhokla or khaman or khaman dhokla. A steamed savory cake made from besan/chickpea flour, topped with a tempering of mustard seeds, dried cilantro, sugar, and water. Cooked in microwave in 5 minutes. Doesn't contain Eno fruit salts. Uses mixture of baking powder, baking soda, and lemon juice to lighten the savory cake. Recipe from 2014 for Dhokla, DHOKLA in MICROWAVE, Dhokla Recipe, Instant Dhokla, Besan Dhokla, Dhokra from Dr Shalini on YouTube.