How many calories does one Corn Dosa have?

One Corn Dosa gives 146 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 76 calories, proteins account for 20 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 55 calories.  One Corn Dosa provides about 7 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Corn Dosa recipe. You would have tried dosas and rotis of maize flour but have you ever tried making a dosa with fresh sweet corn kernels? 

With a small amount of besan for binding, and green chillies and coriander for flavour, juicy sweet corn kernels make scrumptious dosas that are of a perfect colour and texture. 

The best part is that the Corn Dosa can be made in no time at all, as it requires no soaking or fermentation and grinding time is also very less. It will be loved by all, especially kids!

Is Corn Dosa healthy?

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

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Besan : Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too. Besan is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells (WBC) in the bone marrow. See 10 detailed benefits of besan and why it's good for you. 

Coriander (kothmir, dhania) : The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrient which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details. 

What's the problem?

Sweet Corn : The pros. Sweet corn in a rich in fibre. The high vitamin B3 – 2.61 mg / cup is known to reduce cholesterol levels in body and in turn promote heart health. Sweet corn is good for pregnancy as high folate content and antioxidants - lutein is good for the foetus.The cons. the glycemic index of sweet corn is said to be between 55 to 58 and hence not suited for diabetics. Read the article is sweet corn healthy?

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

Yes, this recipe is good for heart. Sweet corn in a rich in fibre. The high vitamin B3 – 2.61 mg / cup is known to reduce cholesterol levels in body and in turn promote heart health.  the glycemic index of sweet corn is said to be between 55 to 58 and hence not suited for diabetics and best to restrict the usage. Though sweet corn is a good source of fiber, low in fat and helps control appetite, considering that it is a vegetable it has more calories than other fiber rich veggies, so restrict usage for weight loss.

What are the healthier dosa recipes?

Opt for nachni dosa, quinoa dosa, oats dosa,  4 Flour Dosa recipe, spinach dosa  or buckwheat dosa which has ZERO rice used.

Healthy Oats Dosa

Serve it with a healthy sambar recipe or coconut chutney. Read which idlis and dosas are healthy?

Coconut Chutney

Can healthy individuals have Corn Dosa ?

Yes.

How to burn 146 calories that come from Corn Dosa?

Walking (6 kmph) = 44 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 15 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 19 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 25 mins

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