See Sanwa Dosa Recipe. Sanwa Dosa is a crispy, flavour-packed dosa just like the Rava Dosa, one of South India’s most famous snacks. Once cooked, it is difficult to differentiate between Sanwa Dosa and Rava Dosa!

Is Sanwa Dosa Recipe healthy? 

No, not the most healthiest. Made from sanwa millet, potatoes, oil and spices.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Sanwa Millet ( Sama, Barnyard Millets) : Like most millets, sanwa millet is also high in protein. Moreover, sanwa millet has the least calories and carbs as compared to other millets like jowar, bajra, ragi. With a good amount of fiber, phosphorus and magnesium, there is no reason for heart patients to avoid this millet. It will keep a check on your cholesterol levels and blood pressure both. Small amount of same should be had by diabetics. See detailed benefits of sanwa millet. 

What's the problem?

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 Sanwa Dosa ?

No, as the carb levels are high. Both sama and potatoes are high in carbs. This recipe works good for kids weight gain. 

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

Can healthy individuals have Sanwa Dosa?

Yes, but restrict the quantity as carbs are high.

How to burn 85 calories that come from Sanwa Dosa Recipe?

Walking (6 kmph) = 26 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 9 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 11 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 15 mins

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