Health Benefits Of A Dosa

Thursday, January 28, 2016, 13:37 [IST]

Dosas look like thin paper sheets but they come with lots of health benefits. There are many varieties of dosas. Most of them are made of rice batter and lentils. They are good source of carbs and of course, many other nutrients.

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In fact, dosas are helathier and tastier than a Pizza or a burger. Though most of us know that fast foods are unhelathy, we tend to find it difficult to quit them due to their taste. But try a dosa and you will understand that it is tasty too!

Yes, dosas are low in calories. The dosa which comes with a filling inside is known as masala dosa. It is high in calories. Generally, they are eaten with chutney (pickle) and sambar. This tasty dish is also healthy. If you thought that healthy foods are never tasty then you must eat dosa.

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The best part is: you can eat it any time of the day- breakfast or lunch or even as dinner. It has carbs, vitamins, proteins and minerals too. And dosa also contains probiotics which keep your gut happy. And yes, it is easily digestible.

Now, let us discuss the health benefits of dosa.

Good Source Of Carbs

We need carbs to feel energetic. And dosa is a good source to obtain some healthy carbs. Try masala dosa if you wish to have enough calories.

Contains Minerals Like Iron

There are some vitamins and minerals in a dosa in small quantities. A single dosa can provide a small percentage of iron, calcium and vitamin C. When you eat it along with sambar, you will get more nutrients as sambar is also rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals.

Heart-Friendly Food

Dosa is also low in saturated fat and that makes it good for the heart too. A regular dosa contains only 2g of saturated fat. But don't forget to use very less oil to prepare a dosa.

Provides Endurance

The nutrients in a dosa also provide endurance and energy levels. In fact, as a dosa is basically nutritious and healthy you can experiment a lot by adding your favourite vegetables inside it as stuffing, trying egg on it etc.

Contains Protein Too

We need protein to maintain muscle mass. A regular dosa can provide you with enough. But if you want more proteins, you can always try egg dosa (egg is fried on dosa). And you can consume it with sambar which contains lentils which are good sources of proteins.

Good For Weight Loss

As dosa is low in calories and low in fat, you can include it in your diet if you are targeting weight loss. But ensure that you use less oil while preparing your dosa.