Palak Dosa recipe makes 10 dosas of 55 grams each.
107 calories for 1 dosa of Instant Palak Dosa, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 13.1g, Protein 1.3g, Fat 5.3g.
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spinach neer dosa is truly instant as there is no need of fermentation. Ingredients used to make this dosa are very commonly available in Indian kitchen. This dosa turns out very crispy and tasty.
instant palak dosa recipe is inspired from two Indian recipes, one is Ghavan which is traditional Kokani recipe and the second is Rava dosa which is well known South Indian dosa. The batter of instant spinach dosa is just like rava dosa.
Spinach is also rich in vitamin A and folic acid, both of which are antioxidants that help fight harmful free radicals in the body. Adding spinach enhances the taste and it is more healthy option. If kids don’t like spinach this is the one way to feed them.
Tips to make instant palak dosa: 1. You can store the batter in an air tight container in the fridge and use it with in a day. 2. Grease the tava each time you make dosa. 3. You need to adjust the consistency of water as the batter tends to settle down after making few dosas.
Is Palak Dosa healthy?
No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.
Let's understand the Ingredients.
What's good?
Spinach, baby spinach (Palak) : Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone. Raw spinach has 25% having soluble fiber and 75% insoluble fibre. Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Read this on the 17 benefits of spinach and why you should eat it.
What's the problem ?
Rava (semolina, sooji) : What's good? Semolina is a fairly good source of Magnesium and phosphorus which is necessary to keep our nervous system healthy and working. What's the issue? Fibre is one key nutrient for weight loss and semolina is devoid of it. Semolina is not suitable for diabetics. For details read is sooji healthy?
Rice flour (chawal ka atta) : Rice flour is high in carbohydrates, not a good source of protein. Since it is made from polished rice it has no vitamins and minerals. Consumption of rice flour can cause inflammtion in your body and not good for heart patients and diabetics. See full details on is rice flour bad for you?
Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have palak Dosa ?
No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. Fibre is one key nutrient for weight loss and semolina is devoid of it. Semolina is not suitable for diabetics. Consumption of rice flour can cause inflammtion in your body and not good for heart patients and diabetics.
Can healthy individuals have Palak Dosa ?
No, this is not healthy.
What are the healthier dosa recipes?
Opt for nachni dosa, quinoa dosa, oats dosa, 4 Flour Dosa recipe, spinach dosa or buckwheat dosa which has ZERO rice used. Serve it with a healthy sambar recipe or coconut chutney. Read which idlis and dosas are healthy?
Buckwheat Dosa