While both Khaman and Dhokla are popular Gujarati snacks, they are distinct:
1. Khaman, derived from chickpea flour, offers a softer, fluffier texture and is characteristically yellow due to turmeric.
2. Dhokla, prepared from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal, possesses a slightly spongier consistency and allows for diverse flavor variations.
The primary distinctions reside in their constituent ingredients and resulting textures.