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Palak cheese dosa

Palak cheese dosa has 98.7 calories per serving (1 Medium Piece) — that's 239.4 calories per 100g. It provides 3.2g protein, 12.3g carbs, and 4.1g fat. With a low glycemic index (GI: 53), this recipe is suitable for diabetes management, heart health. It contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger.

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Palak cheese dosa
  • Serving Size 1 Medium Piece (40 g)
  • Calories98.7 kcal
  • Carbs12.3 g (49.1 kcal)
  • Protein3.2 g (12.9 kcal)
  • Fats4.1 g (36.7 kcal)

Nutrition Label

Palak cheese dosa

  • Serving Size1 Medium Piece (40 g)
  • Calories98.7 kcal
  • Carbs12.3 g
  • Fiber1.3 g
  • Sugar0.3 g
  • Protein3.2 g
  • Fat4.1 g
  • Saturated fat1.3 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat1.4 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat1.0 g
  • Cholesterol4.4 mg
  • Sodium99.0 mg

Nutrition per 100g

  • Calories239.4 kcal
  • Carbs29.8 g
  • Fiber3.2 g
  • Sugar0.7 g
  • Protein7.8 g
  • Fat9.9 g
  • Cholesterol10.7 mg
  • Sodium240.2 mg

1 serving = 41.2g

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 20 persons

Ingredients

Cheese
100 Grams
Rice flakes
50 Grams
Millled parboiled rice
200 Grams
Black gram dal
100 Grams
Spinach
100 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
10 Grams
Ginger fresh
2 Grams
Cumin seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Fenugreek seeds
1 Tea Spoon
Rice bran oil
10 Tea Spoon
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Water
200 Milliliter

Instructions

1
Make the batter
In a large bowl, soak black gram dal, fenugreek seeds for 5-6hours. Drain off the water and blend to smooth paste adding water as required. Now in another bowl take parboiled rice and poha. Rinse with water and soak them separately. Drain off the water and blend to smooth paste adding water as required. Now mix both the batters.
2
For fermentation
Now cover and rest in a warm place for 8-10 hours or till the batter ferments and doubles. After 8 hours, the batter doubles indicating well fermented with air pockets present. Add salt to the batter and mix gently without disturbing the air pockets.
3
For spinach puree
In a sauce pan add water and bring to a boil. Add spinach leaves to the hot water and wait until the spinach leaves wilts.
4
Grinding and mixing
In a blender add spinach leaves, cumin seeds, green chilies, grated ginger, salt, and blend to a smooth puree. Add spinach puree to the fermented dosa batter and mix well.
5
Making dosa
Heat a wide skillet, pour a ladle of batter, and spread in a circular motion. Drizzle oil on the sides and add the shredded cheese and cook until the dosa becomes crispy
6
Serving
Fold and serve dosa hot with sambar or potato masala or coconut chutney.

Glycemic Index

53 Low
Low
Medium
High

Likely to produce a slower, steadier rise in blood glucose for most people.

How to flatten the spike

  • Pair this dish with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs, fish, or curd).
  • Add a fiber-rich side salad or non-starchy vegetables.
  • Avoid combining this with another high-carb side in the same meal.

Compare & Substitute

NutrientPalak cheese dosaPalak dosaPalak DosaiSpinach dosa
Calories98.7 kcal94.3 kcal94.3 kcal94.3 kcal
Carbs12.3 g14.8 g14.8 g14.8 g
Protein3.2 g2.6 g2.6 g2.6 g
Fat4.1 g2.7 g2.7 g2.7 g
Fiber1.3 g1.5 g1.5 g1.5 g
Sugar0.3 g0.2 g0.2 g0.2 g
Sodium99 mg105.8 mg105.8 mg105.8 mg
Cholesterol4.4 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

Health Goals Suitability

Weight Loss

At 98.7 kcal per serving, this can fit into a weight loss diet with mindful portion control. Pair with a fiber-rich salad to improve satiety.

Diabetes

With a low glycemic index of 53, this recipe supports stable blood sugar levels.

Muscle Gain

Low protein content (3.2g per serving) — not sufficient alone for muscle building. Combine with high-protein sides like paneer, eggs, chicken, dal, or a protein shake to reach 25-30g protein per meal.

Heart Health

Low cholesterol (4.4mg) and low saturated fat (1.3g) make this heart-friendly. Anti-inflammatory ingredients benefit overall heart health. Low sodium content is ideal for blood pressure management.

PCOS

Women with PCOS should pair this with fiber-rich vegetables and a protein source to improve the insulin response. Consider replacing refined ingredients with whole grains or millets.

Thyroid

Contains cruciferous vegetables which are goitrogenic when raw. However, cooking significantly reduces goitrogen activity. If you have hypothyroidism, ensure these are well-cooked and maintain a gap of 30-60 minutes from thyroid medication.

Portion Guidance

Weight Loss

1 Medium Piece (~41.2g). A light, kcal-friendly portion. Pair with roti or salad for a complete meal under 300 kcal.

Muscle Gain

1 Medium Piece (~41.2g) plus a protein-rich addition (100g paneer, 2 eggs, or 1 cup dal) to hit 25-30g protein per meal.

Diabetes

1 Medium Piece (~41.2g). Pair with whole wheat roti (not rice) to lower glycemic load. Eat protein and fiber portions first, carbs last.

General

1 Medium Piece (~41.2g) provides a balanced portion. Adjust based on your daily kcal target — track accurately in the Hint app.

Recipe Modifications

Boost protein

Add 50g paneer, a boiled egg, or a side of sprouted moong dal. Stirring in 1 tbsp of peanut butter also adds 4g protein.

Lower glycemic load

Replace refined flour (maida) with whole wheat atta, or swap white rice with brown rice or millets like jowar/bajra.

Make diabetes-friendly

Replace potato with cauliflower or bottle gourd. Add a squeeze of lemon — the acidity lowers glycemic response.

Meal prep friendly

Palak cheese dosa stores well for 2-3 days refrigerated. Reheat on stovetop for best texture. Prepare ingredients in advance for quick weeknight cooking.

Common Mistakes

Not measuring serving size

Why it matters: The nutrition values are for 1 standard serving. Eating 2-3x the serving means 2-3x the kcal (197.4-296.1 kcal).

Fix: Use the Hint app to scan and log the exact portion you eat for accurate tracking.

Pairing with another high-GI food

Why it matters: Eating rice with another starchy dish doubles the glycemic load, causing sharp blood sugar spikes.

Fix: Choose one carb source per meal. Pair with roti instead of rice, or add a protein-rich side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scientific References

  1. Low glycemic index foods help improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes

    Brand-Miller J et al. (2003). Low-glycemic index diets in the management of diabetes. Diabetes Care.

    DOI: 10.2337/diacare.26.8.2261
  2. Curcumin in turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory properties

    Hewlings SJ & Kalman DS (2017). Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health. Foods.

    DOI: 10.3390/foods6100092
  3. Cruciferous vegetables may interfere with thyroid function when consumed raw in large amounts, but cooking largely deactivates goitrogens

    Felker P et al. (2016). Concentrations of thiocyanate and goitrin in human plasma after ingestion of cooked cruciferous vegetables. Nutrition Reviews.

    DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuw028
  4. Dietary iron from diverse food sources helps prevent iron deficiency anemia

    WHO (2001). Iron deficiency anaemia: assessment, prevention, and control. World Health Organization.

    DOI: WHO/NHD/01.3

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