How many calories does one Methi Pudla have?

One Methi Pudla, Methi Chilla  (6 inches, 55 grams) gives  163 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 80  calories, proteins account for 15 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 29 calories.  One Methi Pudla provides about 8 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

120 calories for 1 pudla of Methi Pudla,  Methi Pudla Using Whole Wheat Flour, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 19.8g, Protein 3.8g, Fat 3.2g.

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methi pudla is a popular Gujarati breakfast snack. Learn to make methi chilla.

Delicious methi pancakes of whole wheat flour and besan perked up with chopped fenugreek and spice powders. Methi Pudla is a fantastic choice for breakfast. It can even be enjoyed with evening tea or for dinner. 

While pudlas can be made plain or with other veggies, the Methi Pudla has a universal appeal because of the rich aroma of fenugreek and its special flavour, which is slightly bitter but very appealing to the palate. 

A teaspoon of garlic paste adds to the flavour of this delicious snack, making it all the more irresistible. Serve the Methi Pudla fresh off the tava, with green chutney, crisp toasts and tea.

Fenugreek leaves in healthy methi pudla help in improving glucose and insulin responses, hence good for diabetics. The levels of cholesterol also reduced with intakes of fenugreek leaves.

Is Methi Pudla healthy?

Yes 

What's good in the pudla.

Whole Wheat flour : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed 11 benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.

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. 

Methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) : Methi leaves are low in calorie, powerful 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 hemoglobin 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. 

Coconut Oil : Use cococnut oil instead of processed seed oil in the recipe.  Coconut oil is a medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s).  Unlike other fats, they go directly from the gut to the liver. From here, they are then used as a source of energy. As the calories in MCT’s are used straight away, they are less likely to be stored as fats in the body. MCT's have shown to improve your brain and memory function, they also give a boost to your energy levels and improve your endurance.  The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol, maintaining normal blood pressure and good for diabetics. See detailed benefits of coconut oil. 

Can Diabetics, Heart patients and over weight individuals have Methi Pudla?

Yes. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones.

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. 

Can healthy people have methi pudla ?

Yes.

What chutney should i have my pudla with ?

Have this with nutritious green chutney recipe which has ZERO sugar used in it made with mint leaves, onions and coriander or green chutney recipe.  Coconut based options are healthy coconut chutney made from coconut and coriander and coconut coriander green chutney for idlis dosa uttapam vada.

Green Chutney, How To Make Green Chutney Recipe

Or

Serve it with a healthy  coconut chutney. 

Coconut chutney

Methi Pudla are rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). 

1. Phosphorus : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 16% of RDA.
2. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 11% of RDA.
3. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 10% of RDA.
4. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : Vitamin B2 enables the production of red blood cells that contribute to the rise in your energy levels. So have more milk, curds, eggs and green leafy vegetables. 9% of RDA.
5. Vitamin B3, Niacin Rich Recipes : Vitamin B3 helps in brain functioning and mental health. Also healthy skin formation. 9% of RDA.
6. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ). 8% of RDA.
7. Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 7% of RDA.
8. Iron : Iron is essential in the chemical reactions that produce energy from foods. Eat more greens and garden cress seeds to prevent you from being anaemic. Here are the top 7 sources of iron rich foods. 7% of RDA.