See Stuffed Rava Idli Vegetable Sandwich recipe.

Is Stuffed Rava Idli Vegetable Sandwich healthy?

This is a fifity fifty situation. Made from rava, carrots, cabbage, green peas, curds and spices.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Cabbage : Cabbage is low in calories, relieves constipation, good for diabetics. Cabbage has high levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins and has long been used as a herbal medicine. Rich in Antioxidants in turn lowers the risk of infection and inflammation of the body due to eating processed foods. See here all benefits of cabbage. 

Carrots : Carrots have the nutrient Beta Carotene which is a form of Vitamin A, helps prevent deterioration of the eye as one gets older and prevents night blindness. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. Read the 11 super benefiits of carrots and why to include in your daily diet.

Green Peas : Green peas are good for weight loss, good source of vegetarian protein, has insoluble fibre to relieve constipation. Legumes like green peas, cow peas, mung, chick peas and kidney beans have a cholesterol lowering effect. Green Peas are rich in Vitamin K which aids in bone metabolism.  Is green peas good for diabetics and see full benefits of green peas. 

Curd + Low fat Curds :  Curds help in digestion as it has very good bacteria. Probiotics in curds acts as a mild laxative but, in case of diarrhoea and dysentery, it is a boon, if curd is used with rice.They help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. The only difference between curds and low fat curds is the fat level. Read the benefits of curds to include in your daily diet. 

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?

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Stuffed Rava Idli Vegetable Sandwich ?

Yes, but just a few. This is only possible as the rava is balanced out with mixed vegetables which have the fibre in it and prevent the spike of blood sugar levels. 

Can healthy individuals have Stuffed Rava Idli Vegetable Sandwich?

Best to avoid any food with sooji. Have a few idlis at best.

What is a healthier option to Stuffed Rava Idli Vegetable Sandwich?

We suggest the dal and vegetable idli recipe which has ZERO rice used in it. Rice is not your friend. We understand that it's a staple of Indian food, but that is the truth. It's like looking for benefits from drinking alcohol. 

Dal and Vegetable Idli

How to burn 47 calories that come from Stuffed Rava Idli Vegetable Sandwich?

Walking (6 kmph) = 14 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 5 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 6 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 8 mins

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