Celebrate Navratri 2023 with Delicious Mordhan Ke Dhokale: A Quick Vrat Recipe

Chaitra Navratri has started and many people would be observing Vrat (fast) for it. There are many strict restrictions on food that devotees observe. They use only certain types of flour, spices and vegetables in their food. They abstain from meat and alcohol. If you are fasting, it is important to choose foods that are nutrient dense and light on the stomach. This ensures that you avoid any health problems as well. Are you looking for an easy and different fasting-friendly breakfast? If yes, then you should try Mordhan or Dhokle. This vratwala dhokla is a special dish that you will love so much, you will be making it even after your vrat is over!

What is Mordhan or Dhokle?

Mordhan or dhokle is made using mordhan, also called samvat chawal, samak or chawal, small millet or barnyard millet. This ingredient is often used in place of regular rice, as the latter is prohibited during the Navratri fast. Mordhan or dhokle also does not contain haldi (turmeric) and besan (chickpea flour) like regular dhokla, as these are also not allowed during Navratri fasting. Instead, this fasting-friendly dhokla is flavored using ginger, chillies, curry leaves and cumin seeds. Sendha Namak (rock salt) is also used instead of regular salt. All in all, these substitutions also make mordhan k dhokle a nutritious, energy-boosting snack that can be enjoyed anytime. Find the recipe below.

How to make Samak Dhokla at home

• Make a batter by mixing roasted samvat rice, rock salt, chili paste, ginger paste and curd.
• The mixture should be allowed to ferment overnight to become spongy
• The next day, pour the batter into a tin greased with ghee. Cook it in a steamer for 20 minutes.
• You can check if it is cooked using a toothpick, just like you would with a cake.
• Later, allow the dhokla to cool before cutting into pieces.
• Add cumin seeds, red pepper and curry leaves to the dhokla and heat it in ghee.