Click here to view Mysore Barley Dosa recipe. We are always on the lookout for recipes that make good use of different grains, not just rice and wheat. One such journey led us to this brilliant Mysore Barley Dosa. 

A nutritious dosa made with a batter of barley and urad, is perked up with a tongue-tickling Mysore chutney. The Mysore chutney is famous for its balanced blend of varied flavour tones such as sweet, sour and spicy. 

The awesome texture of this dosa together with the lingering flavour and aroma of the chutney make it a great hit with all age groups. 

Before making the dosa make sure the tava is sufficiently hot but not smoking. Proper heat ensures a perfect, golden-coloured dosa. 

Is Mysore Barley Dosa healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Barley (Jao) : Barley is diabetic and pregnancy friendly. A high fiber diet for years has been paired with reduced risk of heart disease. The fiber (2.73 g) from barley helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. Additionally folate, potassium and magnesium also work together to support a healthy heart.  The B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin and niacin) along with magnesium and potassium have been identified in supporting nerve health and lowering high blood pressure. See here for 9 benefits of barley and why you should eat it.  

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. 

Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Seeds) : 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds soaked overnight and consumed early in the morning on an empty stomach is a remarkable cure to control blood sugar levels for diabetics. Fenugreek seeds have been known to benefit the heart by way of reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. Fenugreek seeds have long been suggested to enhance breast milk production to lactating mums. A teaspoon of fenugreek seeds swallowed with half glass water is also a very well-known home remedy for diarrhoea. See detailed benefits of fenugreek seeds methi seeds.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Mysore Barley Dosa  ?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss.  Barley is diabetic and pregnancy friendly. A high fiber diet for years has been paired with reduced risk of heart disease. Fenugreek seeds have been known to benefit the heart by way of reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. This recipe uses ZERO rice and hence is healthy. 

Can healthy individuals have Mysore Barley Dosa ?

Yes. Have this with nutritious green chutney recipe which has ZERO sugar used in it made with mint leaves, onions and coriander or green chutney recipe.  Coconut based options are healthy coconut chutney made from coconut and coriander and coconut coriander green chutney for idlis dosa uttapam vada.

Coconut Coriander Green Chutney for Dosa, Dosa Green Chutney

How to burn 129 calories that come from one serving of Mysore Barley Dosa?

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