A khaman-focused chain that grew out of a single Ahmedabad counter and now runs outlets across the city, including Prahlad Nagar and Navrangpura. The signature is soft yellow khaman soaked in a sweet-sour tempering and served with sev, coriander and green chutney, alongside sev khamani and khandvi. Cheap, fast and consistently good.
Das Khaman built its reputation on one dish executed precisely. Khaman is a steamed cake of ground and fermented split chickpeas, lighter and more yellow than the rice-based dhokla it is often confused with, and the house version arrives cut into squares, drenched in a mustard-seed and curry-leaf tempering sweetened with sugar syrup, then buried under fine sev, chopped coriander, green chilli and coconut. Alongside it the counter sells sev khamani, a crumbled and spiced variant that is arguably the better order, plus khandvi rolls, dhokla, patra and the standard range of Gujarati farsan. Portions are large and prices are low, with most items landing between INR 60 and INR 140 (~$0.65-1.45), so two people can eat a full snack meal for under INR 300 (~$3.15). What began as a single counter has become a multi-outlet operation across Ahmedabad, with branches in Prahlad Nagar, Navrangpura, Paldi, Shahibag and elsewhere, and the quality holds up reasonably across them. The format is quick-service: order at the counter, eat at a stand-up table or take a box away. Khaman is a morning and late-afternoon food in Gujarat rather than a dinner dish, and the freshest batches come out early in each service. For a traveller trying to understand Gujarati farsan without committing to a full thali, this is the cheapest and most efficient introduction available.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily roughly 8AM-10PM |
| Reservations | Not accepted; counter service |
| Address | Shop 18, Camps Corner, Near Paras Bungalows, 100 Feet Road, Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015 |
Signature dishes
- Vati dal khaman with sev
- Sev khamani
- Khandvi
- Dhokla and patra
Good to know
- Known for
- Gujarati farsan; known for vati dal khaman and sev khamani
Location
Shop 18, Camps Corner, Near Paras Bungalows, 100 Feet Road, Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
23.0093, 72.5078 View on map
Highlights
- Specialist in khaman, the fermented split-chickpea steamed cake, done properly
- Sev khamani, the crumbled and spiced version, is the counter's sleeper order
- Full Gujarati farsan range including khandvi, dhokla and patra
- Multiple outlets across Ahmedabad, so easy to reach from most neighbourhoods
Tips for visiting
- Order sev khamani alongside the plain khaman; the two are quite different dishes
- Go mid-morning or around 5PM, when fresh batches come out of the steamer
- Ask for less sugar syrup if the standard sweet-sour balance is too sweet
- Boxes travel well and make a good train or road-trip breakfast
When to visit
Mid-morning or late afternoon, when fresh khaman comes out of the steamer; avoid late evening when batches have been standing.
Accessibility
The Prahlad Nagar outlet is a street-level shop in a commercial row with level entry from the pavement, and 100 Feet Road has reasonably wide footpaths. Counters are high, which can be awkward for wheelchair users ordering unassisted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between khaman and dhokla?
Khaman is made from ground split chickpeas, is yellow, soft and typically sweet-sour with a mustard tempering. Dhokla uses a fermented rice-and-gram batter, is paler and firmer, and is less sweet.
How much does it cost?
Most items are INR 60-140 (~$0.65-1.45), so a substantial snack meal for two rarely exceeds INR 300 (~$3.15).
Is there seating?
The outlets are quick-service counters with limited stand-up or casual seating; much of the trade is takeaway boxes.
Which branch should I visit?
Branches operate across Ahmedabad including Prahlad Nagar on 100 Feet Road, Navrangpura, Paldi and Shahibag; choose whichever is nearest, as quality is broadly consistent.