Mysuru, Karnataka · Breakfast
Mysore masala dosa
Also called mysole masala dosa, mysore dosa, mysore masala dose, mysore masala dosai
A crisp dosa spread with a spicy red chutney of chillies, garlic and chana dal, then folded around potato masala. A speciality of Mysuru, served with coconut chutney and sambar.
The short answer
Mysore masala dosa has about 228 kcal in a regular serving (1 Mysore masala dosa, about 100 g), with 5.7 g of protein and 3.2 g of fibre. It rates 2.5/5 (moderate fit) for weight management: a regular serving is a modest portion, but it is low in protein for its calories.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 7 Nov 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 228 kcal
- 1 Mysore masala dosa (about 100 g)
- For weight management
- 2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 5.7 g · 3.2 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 45 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
What's in mysore masala dosa?
Raw weights for one serving (1 Mysore masala dosa, about 100 g), from the standard recipe
- Rice, 24 g
- Urad dal, 8 g
- Toor dal, 1 g
- Chana dal, 1 g
- Poha (flattened rice), 3 g
- Butter, 7 g
- Potato, 29 g
- Oil (filling), 1 g
- Dals (tempering), 1 g
- Onion (filling), 4 g
- Green chilli, 1 g
- Ginger (filling), 1 g
- Coriander leaves, 1 g
- Lemon juice, 1 g
- Oil (chutney), 1 g
- Chana dal (chutney), 2 g
- Ginger (chutney), 1 g
- Garlic, 1 g
- Onion (chutney), 4 g
How is mysore masala dosa made?
Preparation 20 min · Cooking 40 min
- 1Soak the rice, dals and fenugreek, grind them with rinsed poha and ferment the batter.
- 2For the red chutney, cook the chana dal, ginger, garlic, onion and red chillies in oil, then blend with a little water.
- 3For the filling, temper mustard, cumin and dals in oil, cook onion, chilli and ginger, then mix in the mashed potatoes, coriander and lemon juice.
- 4Spread the batter thin on a hot griddle and add butter.
- 5Spread red chutney on the dosa, add the potato filling, roast briefly and fold.
Mysore masala dosa nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 Mysore masala dosa, about 100 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 228 kcal | 228 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 32.8 g |
| Fat | 7.9 g | 7.9 g |
| Fibre | 3.2 g | 3.2 g |
Calculated from a standard recipe (based on a recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: Mysore Masala Dosa Recipe, serves 20) using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values for the raw ingredients, divided by the weight of the cooked dish (1247 g for the whole recipe). Salt and dry spices are left out. The regular serving is the average portion in three chefs' recipes: Hebbar's Kitchen, Mysore Masala Dosa Recipe 62 g, Cooking and Me, Mysore Masala Dosa 140 g and Sailu's Food, Mysore Masala Dosa 108 g. Food composition: Longvah T, Ananthan R, Bhaskarachary K, Venkaiah K. Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad. How we calculate nutrition facts. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is mysore masala dosa good for weight management?
It rates 2.5/5, a moderate fit, because a regular serving is a modest portion, but it is low in protein for its calories.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)2.28 kcal · 51/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)2.5 g · 25/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)1.4 g · 47/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)228 of 400 kcal (breakfast) · 93/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have mysore masala dosa
- Ask for less butter on the griddle
- Keep the potato filling to a few spoons and have more sambar
- Choose a plain dosa or idli on days you want fewer calories
- Share a very large restaurant dosa
Common questions about mysore masala dosa
How many calories are in mysore masala dosa?
About 228 kcal in 1 Mysore masala dosa, about 100 g, or 228 kcal per 100 g.
Is mysore masala dosa good for weight management?
It rates 2.5/5, a moderate fit: a regular serving is a modest portion, but it is low in protein for its calories. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in mysore masala dosa?
About 5.7 g in 1 Mysore masala dosa, about 100 g, which is 2.5 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in mysore masala dosa?
About 45 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
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