Masala Dosa
मसाला दोसा · మసాలా దోస
Crispy rice-urad dal crepe filled with spiced potato masala. Higher GI than plain dosa due to potato filling. South Indian favorite.
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
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.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
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.
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.