How to pronounce Dhokla

Dhokla is written ઢોકળા where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɖʱoːkɭãː/. In plain English letters that is DHOHK-lah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Dhokla?

Dhokla is a snack of India. Where it comes from: Gujarat. People usually eat it for breakfast and as a snack. Its main ingredients are beans & tofu and rice. It tastes savory and sour.

Where Dhokla comes from

Dhokla is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Gujarat.

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