Republic Day 2025: How To Make Shilpa Shetty’s Style Tricolour Dhokla At Home + Easy Recipe Inside

Republic Day 2025: India is set to celebrate the much-anticipated 76th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26. As we prepare for the occasion by hoisting the Indian flag at home, attending a parade, and reflecting on our nation’s history, let’s explore ways to enhance the day with traditional treats.

To amplify the Republic Day spirit in 2025, we’ve curated a special recipe for the Gujarati delicacy, Dhokla, inspired by actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra. In the past, actress Shilpa shared a video with her 3 million YouTube followers, impressing fans with her effortless technique and skill in preparing this dish.

Known for her love of flavourful food and her dedication to maintaining a balanced diet, Shilpa’s recipe is packed with nutritional goodness, offering a guilt-free indulgence. Check out the recipe…

Ingredients

• 1 cup split black gram
• ½ cup soaked rice
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp ginger and green chilli paste
• ½ tsp fruit salt
• Salt as per taste
• ½ carrot grated
• ½ cup green peas mashed

For seasoning

• 1 tsp ghee
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• Pinch of Asafoetida
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 2-3 dried red chillies

For garnish

• Roasted sesame seeds

Directions

• Blend until it forms a smooth paste
• Once it is blended well transfer the paste into a bowl
• Add 1 cup of yogurt and mix it well
• Cover the mixture and keep it aside for five hours in a warm area to let it ferment
• Grease a round thali with oil, add mixture, and keep it in a steamer for 6 minutes
• Add a layer of ½ cup grated carrot and green peas mashed on both edges and steam it for 3 minutes
• Prepare Tadka on another pan and add the seasoning in the center of the ready dhokla
• Garnish with roasted sesame seeds and assemble the plate with chutneys