Plain Dosa
दोसा · దోస
Crispy fermented crepe made from rice and urad dal batter. Higher GI than idli due to the crispy cooking method.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Choose ragi dosa or pesarattu (green gram dosa) for much lower GI. Adding oats or flaxseed to the batter also helps.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Pesarattu (Green Gram Dosa)
पेसरट्टू · పెసరట్టు
Andhra specialty dosa made from whole green gram. One of the best breakfast options for diabetics — high protein, low GI.
Ragi Dosa
रागी दोसा · రాగి దోస
Dosa made with ragi (finger millet) flour instead of rice. Significantly lower GI than regular dosa with added calcium and iron benefits.
Idli
इडली · ఇడ్లి
Steamed fermented rice and urad dal cake. South Indian staple breakfast. Fermentation slightly lowers GI and improves digestibility.