## Makai Dhokla Recipe – Savoury Steamed Corn Cake (Gujarati Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Makai Dhokla Recipe – Savoury Steamed Corn Cake** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Gujarati Recipes Snack**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 45 minutes
**Total time:** 65 minutes
**Cuisine:** Gujarati Recipes
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Makai Dhokla Recipe – Savoury Steamed Corn Cake:
* 1 cup Sweet corn
* 1 cup Corn meal
* 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt) – whisked
* 2-3 Green Chillies – chopped
* 1 inch Ginger – sliced
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 teaspoon Enos fruit salt
* 1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
* Salt – to taste
* Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – Chopped for garnishing
* Sunflower Oil – for greasing the plates/moulds
* 2 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves – torn
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Makai Dhokla Recipe – Savoury Steamed Corn Cake:
1. firstly crush the sweet corn in a blender along with green chilies and ginger.
2. In a mixing bowl add the crushed corn paste, corn dalia and sour curd.
3. Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, lime juice and mix everything well.
4. Add water to make a thick, dropping consistency batter and keep it aside for 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the steamer and grease two 8 inch steel plates or any moulds of choice with a little oil.
6. Add the fruit salt to the Dhokla batter, mix well and immediately pour the batter into the prepared plates/moulds.
7. Steam for 12-15 minutes or till a knife/ tester inserted comes out clean.
8. The next step is tempering.
9. In a small pan heat the oil and add the mustard seeds and once they crackle, add the cumin seeds.
10. Add the curry leaves, asafoetida and red chilli powder and take the pan off the heat.
11. Drizzle this tempering (tadka) over the steamed dhokla using a spoon.
12. Serve Makai Dhokla with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and hot Masala chai.
### Tips for the Best Makai Dhokla Recipe – Savoury Steamed Corn Cake:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Preheating your oven properly is crucial for even baking results.
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