Masala Dosa
मसाला दोसा · మసాలా దోస
Also called: masala dosai
Crispy rice-urad dal crepe filled with spiced potato masala. Higher GI than plain dosa due to potato filling. South Indian favorite.
Calories & Nutrition: Masala Dosa (1 masala dosa)
- 42g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Sugars
- 2g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
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
The potato masala filling raises GI significantly over plain dosa. For lower GI, try ragi masala dosa or ask for less potato filling. Pair with sambar, not just chutney.
Masala Dosa and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 masala dosa).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Masala Dosa?
Masala Dosa has a glycemic index of 80, which is classified as High GI.
Does Masala Dosa increase blood sugar?
Masala Dosa has a high glycemic index (80) and can raise blood sugar quickly, so if you are watching your blood sugar, keep portions small and pair it with protein, fat or fiber.
Is Masala Dosa good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Masala Dosa has a high GI (80), so people with diabetes should limit portions and pair it with protein, fat or fiber to reduce the blood-sugar spike.
What is the glycemic load of Masala Dosa?
Masala Dosa has a glycemic load of 22 per serving (1 masala dosa).
Hindi mein
Masala dosa ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Masala dosa ka glycemic index (GI) 80 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 masala dosa) ka glycemic load (GL) 22 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 42g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya masala dosa khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan. Masala dosa ka GI 80 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko jaldi badha sakta hai. Kam matra mein khayein aur protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez masala dosa kha sakte hain?
Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Masala dosa ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah ragi dosa (GI 50) behtar vikalp hai.
Masala dosa mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 masala dosa) masala dosa mein lagbhag 300 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 42g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 2g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 50· LowRagi 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.
GI 38· LowPesarattu (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.