Dosa is quintessentially the staple diet of South India. It is made from Rice and Urad dal which are abundantly cultivated here. Dosa has been adapted by other regions to use the local cultivation. Called chilla in the north of India, these dosas can be made with wheat flour, gram flour, semolina, Moong dal.
Wheat dosa or attakadosa is an instant dosa. It is very healthy because it has all the benefits of wheat. These dosas are a little thick and soft. For a thin and crisp dosa a little rice flour should be added. These are quick and easy to make and high in nutrition for all age groups-from growing kids to aged elders and also for diabetics. This dosas can be eaten with pickles, chutneys, gravy or dry curries and even sambhar.
Nutritionists advise on how many calories in a wheat dosa and why is it beneficial to health.
1 WHEAT DOSA CALORIES :
| Calories from Fat | 33 |
| Calories | 168 |
| Total Fat | 3.7g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.6g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 94mg |
| Potassium | 76mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9g |
| Sugars | 0.1g |
| Protein | 3.9g |
Vitamins in wheat dosa (% Daily Values*)
| Vitamin A | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6% |
| Calcium | 0.4% |
| Iron | 4.7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
2 WHEAT DOSA CALORIES
| Calories from Fat | 66 |
| Calories | 336 |
| Total Fat | 7.4g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.2g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 188mg |
| Potassium | 152mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 58g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7g |
| Sugars | 0.3g |
| Protein | 7.8g |
Vitamins in wheat dosa (% Daily Values*)
| Vitamin A | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1% |
| Calcium | 0.9% |
| Iron | 9.4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Every region has a staple cultivation. It is always healthy to use local ingredients that are native to the area because they are climatically better conditioned to provide the best nutrition. Wheat dosas calories are lower in count and are great for people with diabetes, or those on a weight loss programme. It is nutritious and beneficial for everyone whether normal, growing or convalescing.
