Moong Sprouts Dosa – A Healthy Dosa That Can Help You Lose Weight

Dosa is a light and wholesome South Indian delicacy many of us enjoy. It has many versions – traditional as well as experimental. And today, we want to introduce you to yet another type of dosa. The good news is that this dosa is not only tasty but also quite nutritious. Those wanting to lose weight should especially consider adding this dosa to their diet. Rest assured; it is easy to make and customise to your liking. You can even pair it with sambar and chutneys as you usually do. Before we get to the recipe, take a look at its benefits:
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Is Dosa Good For Weight Loss? Why You Should Try Moong Sprouts Dosa

_{Many nutrients are found in sprouted green moong (mung beans). Photo Credit: iStock}

Regular dosa is made using a batter that contains a mix of white rice and urad dal. This dosa is high in fibre, light on the system and generally healthy. However, there are many ways to enhance the nutritional value of dosa and ensure you get more nutrients out of it. And a unique way to do so is to make moong sprouts dosa. Here’s how eating this dosa may help you lose weight:

• Moong sprouts are low in calories and high in fibre. Thus, having this dosa for breakfast can help sustain your energy levels throughout the morning.
• This dish is rich in protein as well as fibre. It can promote satiety and keep cravings at bay.
• Sprouts can help keep blood sugar levels under control, which can further help those wanting to lose weight.
• Sprouts are considered good for digestion, which indirectly affects weight management as well.
• Green moong is rich in antioxidants, vitamins as well as minerals such as manganese, magnesium, iron, potassium, etc. Sprouting beans is said to enhance their protein, antioxidant as well as mineral content. Thus, this version of dosa is packed with an incredible amount of nutrients, which are necessary for overall health.

Sprouts are also good for your heart. To find out more about its benefits and how you can sprout beans at home, click here.
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How To Make Moong Sprouts Dosa | Quick And Easy Recipe For Moong Sprouts Dosa

_{You can add fillings of your choice inside this dosa. Photo Credit: iStock}

If you have readymade sprouted moong flour, you can make a dosa pretty quickly. This one also contains the goodness of chillies, curry leaves, ginger and onions. Click here for the recipe.

If you want to make this dosa completely from scratch, you can sprout green moong at home, dry the sprouts and then use them to make an organic batter. Full recipe here. You can also add ingredients like coriander leaves, ginger, etc., to this version. For those on a weight loss diet, we recommend skipping or reducing the amount of rice flour used in these recipes. This is because rice flour is relatively higher in calories than other types of flour. You may replace it with semolina if needed. In general, the sprouts themselves help the batter get a thick consistency.

Sprouts batter differs from other kinds, so the dosas will mostly not turn out perfectly crisp. But the unique texture, simple flavours and health benefits make it worth trying!
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