This Corn Dhokla is a delicious steamed Indian snack made with fresh sweet corn, besan, suji and curd. The coarse corn paste gives the dhokla a lovely texture and naturally sweet flavour, while the colourful vegetable and sesame tempering makes it even more delicious.

Soft & Fluffy Corn Dhokla Recipe

It is a great option when you want something light, wholesome and satisfying for breakfast or an evening snack. Serve it warm with green chutney for a delicious homemade treat.

Looking for more healthy steamed breakfast ideas? Try my soft & fluffy Ragi Idli Without Rice and Sooji Dhokla Sandwich.

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Why You’ll Love This Fresh Corn Dhokla

• Made with fresh sweet corn
• Steamed instead of deep-fried
• Contains besan and curd
• Soft and fluffy texture
• Easy homemade breakfast option
• Colourful and kid-friendly
• Great as a breakfast, snack or party starter
• Can be served with green chutney

Ingredients

For Corn Dhokla

Suji
Fine or regular semolina forms the base of the batter and helps give the dhokla structure and a soft, slightly grainy texture.

Besan
Besan adds flavour and makes the dhokla more nutritious and satisfying compared with using only suji.

Dahi
Use fresh plain curd. It adds a mild tanginess and helps create a soft texture.

Fresh sweet corn
Fresh corn provides natural sweetness, colour and flavour. Grind it into a coarse paste rather than a smooth puree.

Ginger & Green chilli
Adds freshness and flavour to the corn mixture. Adjust according to your taste.

Spices

Only very spices are used like turmeric powder, salt and heeng to enhance the flavour.
Eno
Helps aerate the batter and gives the dhokla a light and fluffy texture. You can replace it with baking soda if eno is not available.

Lemon juice
The acidity activates Eno and also adds a pleasant tang to the dhokla.

Water
Use gradually to get the right batter consistency.

You can also try my other healthy high protein breakfast recipes like Mix Dal Chilla With Veggies, Paneer and Coriander Paratha

For the Tempering

Oil
Use your preferred cooking oil. Since the tempering is distributed throughout the finished dish, you can keep the quantity controlled.

Mustard seeds & Curry leaves

To add flavour and enhance taste

Carrot , Shimla Mirch and Fresh Sweet Corn
Finely chopped carrot adds colour, crunch and natural sweetness. Adding vegetables and other plant foods to meals can help increase fibre intake as part of a balanced diet.

Sesame seeds
Sesame adds a lovely nutty flavour and pleasant crunch.

Salt

According to taste to make the dish more flavourful.

How to Make Corn Dhokla

1. Prepare the batter

In a bowl, add ¼ cup suji, ¼ cup besan and ¼ cup curd. Add water gradually and mix to make a thick batter.

Cover and keep aside for 15–20 minutes.

2. Prepare the corn paste

Add 1 cup fresh corn, ginger and green chilli to a grinder. Grind into a coarse paste.

A small mixer-grinder or food processor makes it easy to get the corn to the right coarse texture.

Don’t make it completely smooth. Small pieces of corn give the dhokla a better texture.

3. Adjust the batter

After resting, the suji will absorb some of the liquid and the mixture will become thicker. Add the coarse corn paste.

Add about 1 tablespoon water to the grinder jar, swirl it around and add this water to the batter as well. Mix well.

Add turmeric, salt and hing.

4. Add Eno

Just before steaming, add ½ teaspoon Eno. Squeeze in the juice of ½ lemon. Use a silicone spatula to gently fold the Eno into the batter. Mix gently, don’t overmix the batter after adding Eno.

5. Steam

Immediately transfer the batter to a greased steaming plate. Spread it evenly.

Place in a preheated steamer, cover and steam on medium flame for 12–13 minutes.

Meanwhile chop finely carrot and shimla mirch or other veggies of your choice and keep aside.

6. Chop the vegetables for tempering

I use a steamer to make this dhokla. If you don’t have one, you can use a regular steaming setup.

Check with a knife or toothpick. If it comes out clean, the dhokla is ready. Remove and allow it to cool for 2–3 minutes. Cut into pieces.

7. Prepare the vegetable tempering

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. Once they start crackling, add curry leaves, chopped carrot and capsicum. Add ½ cup fresh corn.

Cook for about 2–3 minutes on low flame. Add sesame seeds and salt.

8. Add the dhokla

Add the prepared dhokla pieces to the pan. Gently toss everything together.

Avoid vigorous stirring because the soft dhokla pieces can break. Switch off the flame.

Your delicious Corn Dhokla is ready!

Serving Suggestions

Serve the corn dhokla warm with homemade green chutney.

It works well as:

• Healthy breakfast
• Evening snack
• Kids’ snack
• Tiffin
• Light party starter
• Tea-time snack

You can also serve it with plain curd for a more filling breakfast and increase the protein content of the meal.

Tips for Perfect Corn Dhokla

1. Don’t make the corn paste completely smooth. A coarse paste gives the dhokla a better texture.
2. Let the suji-besan batter rest for 15–20 minutes before adding the corn.
3. Add Eno only immediately before steaming.
4. Mix gently after adding Eno and lemon juice.
5. Steam immediately after preparing the final batter.
6. Don’t overcook the dhokla, otherwise it can become dry.
7. Toss the steamed pieces gently with the tempering so they don’t break.

FAQs

Can I use frozen corn instead of fresh corn?

Yes. You can use frozen sweet corn. Thaw it completely and drain any excess water before grinding.

Can I make corn dhokla without Eno?

Eno helps make this version light and fluffy. If you don’t have Eno, can use baking soda but the texture may be different, so I recommend using it for this particular recipe.

Why did my corn dhokla become hard?

Over-steaming, too little moisture or overmixing after adding Eno can result in a harder texture. Steam just until a knife comes out clean.

Why should the corn be ground coarsely?

A coarse corn paste gives little bites of corn throughout the dhokla and makes the texture more interesting. A completely smooth paste can make the dhokla denser.

Can I prepare the batter in advance?

You can prepare the suji-besan-curd mixture ahead of time, but add the corn paste, Eno and lemon juice closer to steaming for the best texture.

Is corn dhokla good for breakfast?

Yes, it can be a wholesome breakfast when served in a sensible portion along with curd or chutney. The recipe contains healthy ingredients like besan, curd, corn and vegetables.

Is this a weight-loss recipe?

It can fit into a balanced weight-management diet, particularly because it is steamed rather than deep-fried. However, For weight management, no single recipe causes weight loss. Portion size, overall calorie intake and a balanced eating pattern are more important.

Recipe Card

Soft & Fluffy Corn Dhokla Recipe with Fresh Corn | Easy Breakfast

Babita Singh

This Corn Dhokla is a delicious steamed Indian snack made with fresh sweet corn, besan, suji and curd. The coarse corn paste gives the dhokla a lovely texture and naturally sweet flavour, while the colourful vegetable and sesame tempering makes it even more delicious.

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 3 Servings

Ingredients

  

For Corn Dhokla

• Suji – ¼ cup
• Besan – ¼ cup
• Dahi – ¼ cup
• Fresh sweet corn – 1 cup
• Ginger – 1 inch
• Green chilli – 1–2
• Turmeric – ¼ tsp
• Salt – ½ tsp or to taste
• Hing – 1 pinch
• Eno – ½ tsp
• Lemon juice – ½ lemon
• Water – as required

For the Vegetable & Sesame Tempering

• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
• Curry leaves – a few
• Carrot – 1 small
• Capsicum/Shimla mirch – 1 small
• Fresh sweet corn – ½ cup
• Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp
• Salt – ¼ tsp or according to taste

Instructions

 

Prepare the batter

• In a bowl, add ¼ cup suji, ¼ cup besan and ¼ cup curd. Add water gradually and mix to make a thick batter.
• Cover and keep aside for 15–20 minutes.

Prepare the corn paste

• Add 1 cup fresh corn, ginger and green chilli to a grinder. Grind into a coarse paste.
• A small mixer-grinder or food processor makes it easy to get the corn to the right coarse texture.
• Don’t make it completely smooth. Small pieces of corn give the dhokla a better texture.

Adjust the batter

• After resting, the suji will absorb some of the liquid and the mixture will become thicker. Add the coarse corn paste.
• Add about 1 tablespoon water to the grinder jar, swirl it around and add this water to the batter as well. Mix well.
• Add turmeric, salt and hing.

Add Eno

• Just before steaming, add ½ teaspoon Eno. Squeeze in the juice of ½ lemon. Use a silicone spatula to gently fold the Eno into the batter. Mix gently, don’t overmix the batter after adding Eno.

Steam

• Immediately transfer the batter to a greased steaming plate. Spread it evenly.
• Place in a preheated steamer, cover and steam on medium flame for 12–13 minutes.
• I use a steamer to make this dhokla. If you don’t have one, you can use a regular steaming setup.
• Check with a knife or toothpick. If it comes out clean, the dhokla is ready. Remove and allow it to cool for 2–3 minutes. Cut into pieces.

Prepare the vegetable tempering

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds.
• Once they start crackling, add curry leaves, chopped carrot and capsicum. Add ½ cup fresh corn.
• Cook for about 2–3 minutes on low flame. Add sesame seeds and salt.

Add the dhokla

• Add the prepared dhokla pieces to the pan. Gently toss everything together.
• Avoid vigorous stirring because the soft dhokla pieces can break. Switch off the flame.
• Your delicious Corn Dhokla is ready!

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Notes

1. Don’t make the corn paste completely smooth.
2. A coarse paste gives the dhokla a better texture.
3. Let the suji-besan batter rest for 15–20 minutes before adding the corn.
4. Add Eno only immediately before steaming.
5. Mix gently after adding Eno and lemon juice.
6. Steam immediately after preparing the final batter.
7. Don’t overcook the dhokla, otherwise it can become dry.
8. Toss the steamed pieces gently with the tempering so they don’t break.

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