How many calories does one Quinoa Dosa have?

One Quinoa Dosa gives 70 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 42 calories, proteins account for 11 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 17 calories.  One Quinoa Dosa provides about 4 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Quinoa Dosa recipe. Made with a batter that blends quinoa and wheat flour with urad, these dosas are very tasty and have an amazing mouth-feel too.

Is Quinoa Dosa healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. Made from quinoa, urad dal and whole wheat flour.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Quinoa : Quinoa  lowers cholesterol and heart diseases. The soluble fibre in this grain gains the credit of reducing the total blood cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels in our body. Harnessed with nutrients like protein, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, quinoa has been considered as the bone-building power grain. Quinoa has potassium and magnesium – the two key nutrients which help to lower high blood pressure. See detailed benefits of quinoa. 

Whole Wheat flour : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.

Urad Dal : 1 cup of cooked urad dal gives 69.30% of folic acid of your daily requirement of folate.  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, high in fibre and good for heart, good for lowering cholesterol and good for diabetes. See here for 10 super benefits of urad dal. 

Ghee : Other than calories and fats, the only nutrients that ghee is rich in are the vitamins – all of which are fat-soluble. All the 3 vitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K) are antioxidants which have a role in removing free radicals from the body and protecting our cell as well as help in maintaining skin health and glow. Ghee is an excellent, high-quality selection medium of cooking because of its high smoke point. As compared to most oils and butter, ghee can handle a smoke point of 230°C, 450°F, thus its less prone to oxidant and destruction of nutrients. Yes, ghee does contain cholesterol, but some amount of cholesterol is needed by the body. Cholesterol has some functions to play too. It is necessary for hormone production, brain function, cell health and lubricating the joints. It is, in reality, a high quality fat for the body and brain. Ghee is loaded with fats but that’s medium chain fatty acids (MCT) which aid in weight loss. Ghee is healthy for daibetics in small amounts and you need to check your fat intake at the same time. Learn to easily make your ghee at home which is free of preservatives. See benefits of ghee. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have  Quinoa Dosa ?

Yes, they can. This dosa has ZERO rice used which is the main issue in dosas. The soluble fibre in Quinoa gains the credit of reducing the total blood cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels in our body. Being rich in Phosphorus Urad Dal works with Calcium to build our bones, high in fibre and good for heart, good for lowering cholesterol and good for diabetes.

Can healthy individuals have Quinoa Dosa?

Yes, this is a perfect recipe for healthy living. 

What is a healthy accompaniment to the Quinoa Dosa? 

Have this with nutritious green chutney recipe which has ZERO sugar used in it made with mint leaves, onions and coriander. You can have this healthy coconut chutney made from coconut and coriander or a  healthy sambar.

Sambar Recipe, South Indian Homemade Sambar Recipe

Quinoa Dosa is good for

1. Healthy Recipes Lifestyle

2. Weight Loss

3. Diabetic Snacks

4. Healthy Heart Snacks

5. Pregnancy snacks

6. Kids snacks

 Quinoa Dosa is high in

1. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 70 calories that come from Quinoa Dosa?

Walking (6 kmph) = 21 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 7 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 9 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 12 mins

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