How many calories does one serving Sama Matar Dhokla have?

One serving (160 grams) of Sama Matar Dhokla gives 126 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 81 calories, proteins account for 21 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 25 calories.  One serving of Sama Matar Dhokla provides about 6.3 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

sama matar dhokla recipe serves 5, 160 grams per serving.

126 calories for 1 serving of Sama Matar Dhokla, Cholesterol 4 mg, Carbohydrates 20.2g, Protein 5.3g, Fat 2.7g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Sama Matar Dhokla

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Is sama matar dhokla healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Sanwa Millet ( Sama, Barnyard Millets) : Like most millets, sanwa millet is also high in protein. Moreover, sanwa millet has the least calories and carbs as compared to other millets like jowar, bajra, ragi. With a good amount of fiber, phosphorus and magnesium, there is no reason for heart patients to avoid this millet. It will keep a check on your cholesterol levels and blood pressure both. Small amount of the same should be had by diabetics. See detailed benefits of sanwa millet. 

Green Peas : Green peas are good for weight loss, good source of vegetarian protein and have 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. Green peas have a Glycemic Index (GI) rank of 22 which is low and good for diabetics.  Is green peas good for diabetics and see the full benefits of green peas. 

Cabbage ( Patta Gobhi + Red Cabbage, Purple 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. Red cabbage, also called purple cabbage, has slightly higher levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins than green cabbage and has long been used as a herbal medicine. It has same health benefits to offer as the cabbage otherwise. See here all benefits of cabbage. 

Urad Dal : 1 cup of cooked urad dal gives 69.30% of your daily requirement  of folic acid. The folic acid in urad dal helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Being rich in Phosphorus it works with Calcium to build our bones. It is also high in fibre and good for heart, good for lowering cholesterol and good for diabetes. See here for 10 super benefits of urad dal. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have sama matar dhokla ?

Yes, but small amounts for diabetics.  Like most millets, sanwa millet is also high in protein. Moreover, sanwa millet has the least calories and carbs as compared to other millets like jowar, bajra, ragi. With a good amount of fiber, phosphorus and magnesium, there is no reason for heart patients to avoid this millet. It will keep a check on your cholesterol levels and blood pressure both. Small amount of the same should be had by diabetics.