Calories in Khaman dhokla: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of khaman dhokla (4 pieces, about 120 g) has 231 kcal, with 9.6 g protein, 29.1 g carbohydrate and 8.3 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 192 kcal. That is 4.2 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (120 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231 kcal | 192 kcal |
| Protein | 9.6 g | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 24.2 g |
| Fat | 8.3 g | 6.9 g |
| Fibre | 4.3 g | 3.6 g |
Serving: 4 pieces, about 120 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
Four khaman dhokla pieces of about 30 g each are small squares about the size of a matchbox.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 231 kcal, one serving is about 14 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 19 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Dhokla is a light snack or breakfast. It is steamed and fermented, so it sits easier than a fried snack, and the besan base gives a little protein.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
See how protein-rich foods fit a full day in the high protein Indian diet chart. Similar foods: Plain dosa, Poha and Medu vada.
How cooking changes the number
The tempering of oil, mustard and a sugar sprinkle is where fat and sugar come in. Store bought ones are often oilier.
A swap to try
Try Besan chilla. Besan chilla gives a similar besan base with more protein per sitting. Besan chilla (2 chilla, about 140 g) comes to 275 kcal, which is 44 kcal more than 231 for khaman dhokla, but it brings something different to the plate.
Who might want to watch it
Some dhokla has a good amount of sugar in the batter or syrup. Check if you are watching sugar.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besan chilla | 2 chilla, about 140 g | 275 | 11.5 g |
| Plain dosa | 1 dosa, about 100 g | 210 | 5.7 g |
| Poha | 1 plate, about 150 g | 264 | 5.4 g |
| Medu vada | 2 vada, about 100 g | 266 | 12.8 g |
| Upma | 1 bowl, about 200 g | 174 | 4 g |
| Onion uttapam | 1 uttapam, about 120 g | 156 | 3.8 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. We calculated this dish from USDA values for its ingredients, using a standard home recipe for one serving: 40 g chickpea flour (besan), 20 g yogurt, plain, whole milk, 5 g sugars, granulated, 5 g oil, vegetable, soybean, refined, which cooks down to about 120 g. Your recipe will differ with how much oil you use.
- Chickpea flour (besan), USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 174288
- Yogurt, plain, whole milk, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 171284
- Sugars, granulated, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 169655
- Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 172370
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
