Nutritional Facts of Methi Ghavan, Calories in Methi Ghavan

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How many calories does one Methi Ghavan have?

One  Methi Ghavan ( 30 grams) gives 64 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 36 calories, proteins account for 3 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 25 calories.  One Methi Ghavan provides about 3.2 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Methi Ghavan recipe makes 12 dosas, 30 grams each.

64 calories for 1 ghavan of Methi Ghavan, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 9.1g, Protein 0.7g, Fat 2.7g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Methi Ghavan....

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methi ghavan recipe | fenugreek rice dosa | ghavane | Maharashtrian ghavan Indian snack is a traditional recipe from Maharashtrian cuisine which is a quick and easy to make snack to be enjoyed when hunger strikes. Learn how to make fenugreek rice dosa.

To make methi ghavan, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl along 2 cups of water to make a batter of pouring consistency. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) on a medium flame, grease it lightly using a little oil. Pour a ladleful of batter on the tava (griddle) and spread evenly into a 125mm. (5”) diameter circle. Cook the ghavan using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more 11 ghavans. Serve immediately.

Not all dosas are from the south! Here is a quick and easy dosa from the land of Maharashtra. The batter for ghavane is made by just mixing together rice flour, methi leaves and spices, and there is no soaking or fermentation involved.

Is Methi Ghavan healthy?

Yes, but conditions apply.

Let's understand the ingredients.

What's good.

Methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) : Methi leaves are low in caloriepowerful antioxidant and cures mouth ulcers. Fenugreek leaves help in improving glucose and insulin responses, hence good for diabetics. The levels of cholesterol also reduced with intakes of fenugreek leaves. Rich in Vitamin K which is good for bone metabolism. They are good source of iron which is important for pregnant women as well as other individuals. Iron is a part of haemoglobin in the blood. A deficiency of iron may cause anaemia and that may decrease your work ability and make you fatigue easily. See all benefits of methi leaves here. 

What's the problem ?

Rice flour (chawal ka atta) Rice flour is high in carbohydrates, not a good source of protein. Since it is made from polished rice it has no vitamins and minerals. Consumption of rice flour can cause inflammation in your body and is not good for heart patients and diabetics. See full details on is rice flour bad for you

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Methi Ghavan ?

No. Rice flour is high in carbohydrates, not a good source of protein. Since it is made from polished rice it has no vitamins and minerals. Consumption of rice flour can cause inflammation in your body and is not good for heart patients and diabetics.

How to burn 46 calories that come from one Methi Ghavan?

Walking (6 kmph)     =         14  mins
Running (11 kmph)     =            5  mins
Cycling (30 kmph)     =           6  mins
Swimming (2 kmph)     =           8  mins

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

Value per ghavan% Daily Values
Energy64 cal3%
Protein0.7 g1%
Carbohydrates9.1 g3%
Fiber0.3 g1%
Fat2.7 g4%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
VITAMINS
Vitamin A36.4 mcg1%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)0 mg0%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0 mg0%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.3 mg3%
Vitamin C0.5 mg1%
Vitamin E0 mg0%
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)0.9 mcg0%
MINERALS
Calcium3.5 mg1%
Iron0.1 mg0%
Magnesium4.8 mg1%
Phosphorus11.5 mg2%
Sodium0.4 mg0%
Potassium8.8 mg0%
Zinc0.1 mg1%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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