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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.
80
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
80
Glycemic Index
22
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
300
Calories
Per serving: 1 masala dosa
Nutrition per Serving
42g
Carbs
6g
Protein
12g
Fat
2g
Fiber
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.
GI Source: PMC Studies / Estimated
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.
South IndianAndhraTamil
GL 11145 kcal1 large ragi dosa
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.
AndhraSouth Indian
GL 7140 kcal1 large pesarattu