See Double Decker Idlis Stuffed with Potato and Chutney recipe. In this yummy recipe, we have cooked the idli batter with a layer of tasty potato bhaji and coconut chutney. The Double Decker Idlis Stuffed with Potato and Chutney is not only tasty but also filling, so you can serve it as a sumptuous tea-time snack to keep your kids and family satiated till dinner time.

Is Double Decker Idlis Stuffed with Potato and Chutney healthy?

No, this is not healthy.  Made from urad dal, par boiled rice, potatoes, onions and spices.

What's good.

Urad Dal : 1 cup of cooked urad dal gives 69.30% of folic acid of your daily requirement of folate.  The folic acid in urad dal helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Being rich in Phosphorus it works with Calcium to build our bones. See here for 10 super benefits of urad dal. 

Onions : Yes, its a great antioxidant. The phytochemical present in onions along with their Vitamin C help boost your immunity. The chromium in onions help regulate your blood pressure. The sulphur in the onion which brings you tears is actually good for your eyes. Raw onions keep your heart healthy and see here for total benefits of onions. 

What's the problem?

Parboiled Rice : Parboiled rice is also known as ukda chawal. The parboiled rice is made with the rice grain soaked, steamed and dried with the hull and finally the hull is removed. In the process of steaming water soluble B Vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin and niacin from the bran integrate into the grain, thus making parboiled rice superior to white rice.  

Potatoes (Aloo) : Potatoes being high in simple carbohydrates will lead to weight gain and are not good for people with diabetes, heart problem and obesity. Potatoes are recommended for malnourished children and people with low weight. See full details on why potatoes are bad for you.  

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Double Decker Idlis Stuffed with Potato and Chutney ?

No, as there is parboiled rice and potatoes in the recipe. 

Can healthy individuals have Double Decker Idlis Stuffed with Potato and Chutney?

You can, but its not very healthy. 

What is a healthier option to Double Decker Idlis Stuffed with Potato and Chutney?

Opt for a dal and vegetable idli recipe  or barley idli which has no rice. Serve it with a healthy sambar or coconut chutney. 

Barley Idli

How to burn 37 calories that come from Double Decker Idlis Stuffed with Potato and Chutney?

Walking (6 kmph) = 11 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 4 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 5 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 6 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.