How many calories does one Instant Bread Idli have?

One Instant Bread Idli gives 48 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 34 calories, proteins account for 6 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 6 calories.  One Instant Bread Idli provides about 2 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Instant Bread Idli recipe. Made with an innovative batter of bread crumbs and idli rawa, this Instant Bread Idli is soft, fluffy and tasty. A dash of curds gives the idli a nice, mildly tangy taste while a pinch of fruit salt gives it the perfect mouth-feel.

Is Instant Bread Idli healthy? 

No, this idli recipe is not healthy. Made from idli rava, bread crumbs and curds.

What's good.

Curd + Low fat Curds :  Curds help in digestion as it has very good bacteria. Probiotics in curds acts as a mild laxative but, in case of diarrhoea and dysentery, it is a boon, if curd is used with rice.They help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. The only difference between curds and low fat curds is the fat level. Read the benefits of curds to include in your daily diet. 

What's the issue?

Rava (semolina, sooji) :  What's good? Semolina is a fairly good source of Magnesium and phosphorus which is necessary to keep our nervous system healthy and working. What's the issue? Fibre is one key nutrient for weight loss and semolina is devoid of it. Semolina is not suitable for diabetics. For details read is sooji healthy?

Plain flour : This recipe uses plain flour or maida in the bread, which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. Read is maida good for you to understand fully.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Instant Bread Idli ?

No, as the recipe has plain flour from bread and rava used.

Can healthy individuals have Instant Bread Idli?

This is not very healthy and best to skip it if you wish to live a healthy life style. 

What is a healthier option to Instant Bread Idli?

We suggest having dal and vegetable idli which is made from ZERO rice. 

Dal and Vegetable Idli

How to burn 48 calories that come from Instant Bread Idli?

Walking (6 kmph) = 14 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 5 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 6 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 8 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.