Quick Steamed Semolina Cakes

Quick Steamed Semolina Cakes is a easy Indian recipe that serves 4. 180 calories per serving. Recipe by Pankaj Sharma on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 45 min

Cost: $2.07 total, $0.52 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 g fine semolina (type 00 or wheat semolina) (Sift before use)
  • 250 g plain yogurt (2 pots of 125 g, at room temperature)
  • 1 c. à soupe baking powder
  • 250 ml water (Added gradually to obtain a smooth batter)
  • 1 c. à café lemon juice (Juice of half a lemon)
  • 1 c. à café salt
  • 1 c. à soupe vegetable oil (To lightly grease the molds)

Instructions

  1. Prepare dry ingredients

    Sift the fine semolina into the bowl to avoid lumps.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Add baking powder and salt

    Incorporate the baking powder and salt into the sifted semolina, then stir lightly.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Incorporate the yogurts and lemon juice

    Pour the plain yogurts and lemon juice into the bowl, then mix until a homogeneous batter is obtained.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Add water gradually

    Pour the water little by little while mixing, until you obtain a smooth and slightly fluid batter (consistency of thick pancake batter).

    Time: PT4M

  5. Grease the molds

    Brush each mold with a little vegetable oil using a brush or a paper towel.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Fill the molds

    Place a tablespoon of batter into each mold, filling three‑quarters full.

    Time: PT3M

  7. Prepare the steaming

    Heat a small amount of water in the pot (about 2 cm deep). Place the molds in the pot, cover and bring to medium heat.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Steaming

    Let cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife tip: it should come out clean.

    Time: PT20M

  9. Serve

    Carefully remove the cakes from the pot, unmold if needed and serve hot, optionally with a drizzle of lemon or a yogurt sauce.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
180
Protein
6 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: gluten, lactose

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Quick Steamed Semolina Cakes

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

Light little cakes made with fine semolina, yogurt and baking powder, steamed in just 20 minutes. Ideal for a quick snack or a light accompaniment.

EasyIndianServes 4

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Source Video
17m
Prep
25m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.07
Total cost
$0.52
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Sift the semolina to avoid lumps
  • Achieve the right batter consistency (neither too liquid nor too thick)
  • Grease the molds to prevent sticking
  • Steam cooking without opening the lid

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot steam: handle the pot with kitchen gloves.
  • Do not let the water evaporate completely under the pot.

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