Dosa and idli come from the same fermented rice-and-urad-dal batter. The cooking method is the only difference: dosa is spread thin and pan-fried with oil; idli is steamed in moulds with no oil. This single difference doubles the calorie content. Plain dosa is 130 calories. Plain idli is 60 calories. For weight loss, this 70-calorie … Read more
Sambhar is the unsung hero of Indian nutrition. At 90 calories per bowl with 5g protein and 3.5g fibre from toor dal and mixed vegetables, it is one of the most nutrient-dense accompaniments in any Indian cuisine. Lighter than dal (150 cal), lighter than rasam rice, and infinitely lighter than the gravies North Indians eat … Read more
Two tablespoons of coconut chutney is 35 calories. Most South Indians eat 3-4 tablespoons with each dosa or idli, plus refills. A typical South Indian breakfast with unlimited chutney can include 60-100g of coconut chutney: 70-115 calories from the accompaniment alone. The idli is 40 calories. The chutney can cost more than the main dish. … Read more