ThaliScanCalories in khaman dhokla
1 piece of dhokla (30 g): 65 kcal · 4.0 g protein · 10.7 g carbs · 1.6 g fat
Calories and macros in dhokla by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (30 g) | 65 | 4.0 | 10.7 | 1.6 |
| 2 pieces (60 g) | 130 | 8.1 | 21.4 | 3.2 |
| 3 pieces (90 g) | 195 | 12.1 | 32.1 | 4.8 |
| 100 g | 217 | 13.5 | 35.6 | 5.3 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in dhokla
1 piece of dhokla has 4.0 g protein. That is 25% of its calories, or 6.2 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 1.5 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with besan, curd, ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, sunflower oil, baking soda and mustard seeds.
Dhokla on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 pieces of dhokla (120 g) | 260 | 16.1 |
| 1 glass of chaas (250 g) | 47 | 3.4 |
| Plate total | 307 | 19.5 |
Why dhokla calorie numbers differ
Khaman dhokla is a soft, spongy steamed cake of besan and curd, risen with soda and finished with a tempering of mustard seeds and green chilli. Steaming uses little oil, so the calories come from the tadka poured over it and any sweet syrup some kitchens add. Piece size varies a lot, so count the pieces and compare them with the portion shown.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 69% of the calories in 1 piece of dhokla.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 30 g per piece. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 piece of dhokla?
1 piece of dhokla (30 g) has 65 kcal, with 4.0 g protein, 10.7 g carbs and 1.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 2 pieces of dhokla?
2 pieces of dhokla (60 g) have 130 kcal and 8.1 g protein.
How much protein is in dhokla?
1 piece of dhokla has 4.0 g protein, and 100 g has 13.5 g.
How much does 1 piece of dhokla weigh?
This chart uses 30 g for 1 piece of dhokla, a typical home size. Size changes the calories, so weigh yours once to see how it compares.
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Source: Per-100 g values from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), described in Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024;8(7):103790 (article, published under CC BY 4.0). Adapted by ThaliScan: values per portion and for several portions are calculated from the per-100 g figures at the weights shown.
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice.