Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter 1 kg
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Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter is a ready-to-use fermented rice and urad dal batter, sold chilled for idlis and dosas. It scores EB1: nutrition is low because the batter is mostly rice starch with modest protein and no declared fibre, ingredients are clean with no additives, and risk is minimal. A plain base for breakfast, best paired with vegetables, sambar or chutney.
Ingredients, decoded
5 listed- Rice
- Urad Dal
- Purified Water
- Iodized Salt
- Active Culture
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 133.5 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.7 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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What to know about Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter
A plain rice and dal batter with 4.7 g protein
A 1 kg pack of ready-to-use idli and dosa batter made from five ingredients: rice, urad dal, purified water, iodized salt and an active culture. No percentages are declared for the rice or the dal. It is bought by households that want fresh idlis or dosas on a busy morning without soaking and grinding.
Per 100 g the batter has 133 kcal, 4.7 g protein and 28.7 g carbohydrate, with 0 g sugar, 0 g fat and 0 g saturated fat. The pack says it makes about 24 to 25 idlis or 14 to 15 dosas. It has to be kept in the fridge.
The back panel promises the right proportions of lentils and rice, and the list does put rice first and urad dal second, but no shares are printed. There are no additives and no preservative in the list. CleanPlate scores it EB1.
Why Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter scores EB1
Nutrition is an E because the batter is mostly rice starch, with 4.7 g protein per 100 g and no declared fibre or vitamins. Ingredients are a B on a short, additive-free list, and risk is a 1.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 4.7 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 133 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 4.7 g per 100 g and carbohydrate is 28.7 g, so most of the 133 kcal comes from rice starch. Urad dal is the main protein source, but the batter is mostly water and rice, and the nutrition grade comes out at the bottom.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to the grade.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Rice
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is five plain items: rice, urad dal, purified water, iodized salt and an active culture. There are no additives, no sweeteners, no flavourings and no hydrogenated fat, so nothing costs ingredient points.
No label-integrity points are lost: the claims on the pack and the retailer page agree with the list. Rice and dal percentages are not printed.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Clean
- Total sugar
- 0 g
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 1
Saturated fat, sugar and trans fat are all 0 g, and energy is a modest 133 kcal per 100 g, so the risk number sits at the lowest level.
Sodium is not declared on the pack, so it plays no part in this number, even though salt is on the list.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter live up to its claims?
The no-preservatives and zero-sugar claims hold, and the batter is ready to use. The right proportions of lentils and rice is framed, since no percentages are printed.
- On the packHolds
“Ready to Use Idli/Dosa Batter”
The batter is already fermented, and the directions go straight to steaming idlis for 10 to 12 minutes or pouring dosas on a pan.
- On the packBe careful
“Right proportions of lentils & rice”
Rice is listed first and urad dal second, but no percentages are printed, so the proportions cannot be checked.
- Retail listingHolds
“No Preservatives”
No preservative is in the list. It is rice, urad dal, water, iodized salt and an active culture.
- Retail listingHolds
“Zero Sugar”
Total sugar is 0 g per 100 g and no sugar ingredient is listed.
What's in Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter?
Rice, urad dal, water, salt and a culture, nothing else. The one gap is sodium, which is not declared although salt is listed.
The ingredient list, read for you
Rice leads the list, followed by urad dal, then purified water. Rice gives the starch and the body, and urad dal adds protein and the soft, spongy texture. Iodized salt seasons it, and the active culture drives the fermentation. The pack prints no percentages for any of them.
Ingredients to watch
- Rice-based, low in nutrientsConcern
The base is mostly rice starch: 28.7 g carbohydrate and 4.7 g protein per 100 g, with no fibre, vitamins or minerals declared. This is what holds the nutrition grade down.
- Salt (sodium not declared)Worth watching
Iodized salt is listed fourth, but the pack does not print sodium, so the amount is unknown. The directions say not to add more salt to the batter.
- Oil at the panWorth watching
The batter has 0 g fat, but the dosa directions add about 1 tbsp of oil, which is not in the batter figures.
- Short ingredient listFine
Five ingredients, no additives, no preservative, no flavouring.
- No sugar or saturated fatFine
0 g sugar, 0 g saturated fat and 0 g trans fat per 100 g, at 133 kcal.
What it doesn’t have
- Sodium is not declared, although salt is listed.
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter?
A fit for most adults and children on most days. Anyone watching blood pressure should keep salty sides in check, since sodium is not declared.
- Most adultsEveryday
133 kcal per 100 g with no sugar, fat or additives.
- ChildrenEveryday
No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, and 0 g sugar.
- High blood pressureA few times a week
Salt is listed but sodium is not declared, so go easy on salty sides.
- Weight managementEveryday
133 kcal per 100 g and 0 g fat, before any oil at the pan.
Recipes with Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter
Steamed idlis, dosas and a few quick ideas from the pack all use the batter as it is, at 30 to 35 g of batter per idli.
Steamed idlis
Fill each mould with a ladle of 30 to 35 g and steam for 10 to 12 minutes, for about 24 to 25 idlis from the pack.
Crisp dosas
Spread a big ladle on a medium-hot pan and finish with a little oil at the edges. The pack gives about 14 to 15 dosas.
Idli salad
Cube cooked idlis and toss with chopped vegetables to add the fibre the batter lacks.
Idli and cheese fusion
A pack tip that adds cheese to the idli, which brings protein but also saturated fat the batter does not have.
Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter 1 kg?
Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter is a ready-to-use fermented rice and urad dal batter, sold chilled for idlis and dosas. It scores EB1: nutrition is low because the batter is mostly rice starch with modest protein and no declared fibre, ingredients are clean with no additives, and risk is minimal. A plain base for breakfast, best paired with vegetables, sambar or chutney. Nutrition E, ingredients B, load risk 1; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter 1 kg?
Per 100 g, Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter 1 kg has 133 kcal, 4.7 g protein, 28.7 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 0 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g batter, about 3 idlis (typical serve)) has 133 kcal and 4.7 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter 1 kg?
5 ingredients, in label order: Rice, Urad Dal, Purified Water, Iodized Salt, Active Culture.
Does Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter 1 kg live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care. "Right proportions of lentils & rice" needs care: Rice is listed first and urad dal second, but no percentages are printed, so the proportions cannot be checked.
Who should limit Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter 1 kg?
Most adults: everyday. 133 kcal per 100 g with no sugar, fat or additives. Children: everyday. No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, and 0 g sugar. High blood pressure: a few times a week. Salt is listed but sodium is not declared, so go easy on salty sides.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter 1 kg have?
Per 100 g, Amma's Special Dosa Idli Batter 1 kg has 0 g sugar and 0 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 21, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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