Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter
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Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter is a ready-to-cook fermented rice and urad dal batter, close to half water. It scores EB1: low on nutrition because water and rice leave little protein or fibre, strong on ingredients for a very short list with no additives, and minimal on risk. Suited to everyday breakfasts, ideally with a protein-rich side like sambar or dal.
Ingredients, decoded
4 listed- RO Purified Water (48.9%)
- Rice (34%) (single polished)
- Urad Dal (unpolished)
- Rock Salt and Methi
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 205 mg |
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What to know about Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter
A four-ingredient batter that is half water
Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter is a ready-to-cook batter of RO purified water (48.9%), single polished rice (34%), unpolished urad dal, rock salt and methi. It is sold in a 1 kg pack for households that want idlis, dosas, uttapams or paniyarams without grinding and fermenting the batter themselves.
Per 100 g the pack declares 110 kcal, 4 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate, 0.5 g fat, no sugar and 205 mg sodium. A 30 g serve, the pack's own serve size, works out to about 1.2 g protein and 61 mg sodium, and the pack holds about 33 such serves. Fibre is not declared.
The front promises a classic, authentic batter, and the ingredient list backs that up: nothing beyond rice, dal, water, salt and methi. The back also says packed with nutrition, and the numbers are more modest than that. The declared energy is also lower than the protein, carbohydrate and fat add up to, which costs a small label point. CleanPlate scores it EB1.
Why Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter scores EB1
Nutrition is an E because 4 g protein per 100 g and no declared fibre earn no credit. Ingredients are a B on a short, additive-free list, and risk is a 1 on 205 mg sodium per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 4 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 110 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 4 g per 100 g, mostly from the urad dal, and it is too low against the calories to earn credit. Fibre is not declared and no vitamins or minerals are listed, so nothing lifts the grade.
Half the batter is water and about a third is polished rice, so the carbohydrate is 30 g per 100 g with little else alongside it.
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
- RO Purified Water
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is four items: water, single polished rice, unpolished urad dal, and rock salt with methi. No additives, no sweetener, no flavouring and no fat are listed, which is why the grade is high.
The declared 110 kcal per 100 g is well below what 4 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 0.5 g fat add up to, so the energy was scored on the higher figure. That costs a small label point. Urad dal has no percentage declared, which holds the grade back slightly.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Clean
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 205 mg
03 Load risk: why 1
Sodium is the only part that registers: 205 mg per 100 g, about 61 mg in a 30 g serve. Added sugar is 0 g, fat is 0.5 g per 100 g and no trans fat is listed, so the risk number is the lowest, a 1.
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 added sugar
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter live up to its claims?
No preservative or soda is listed, so those claims hold. Nutrition, gut-friendly and gluten-free claims are framed more strongly than the pack supports, with 4 g protein per 100 g and a shared facility.
- On the packBe careful
“Packed with nutrition and flavour”
Protein is 4 g per 100 g, fibre is not declared and no vitamins or minerals are listed. The simple list is its real strength.
- On the packBe careful
“Naturally fermented, light to digest”
The list has no soda, culture or additive, which fits a natural ferment, but nothing on the pack lets you check the fermentation. How light it feels is not measured.
- Retail listingHolds
“Preservative Free Recipe”
No preservative or other additive appears in the ingredient list. The pack says to refrigerate after opening and use within 3 days.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Gluten-Free, No Preservatives”
The retailer page shows gluten-free, while the pack says it is produced in a facility that handles wheat and nut. Rice and urad dal contain no gluten themselves.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Gut-Friendly Probiotic”
No culture or live-bacteria count is listed. Fermentation is claimed, but the pack gives no probiotic amount.
What's in Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter?
Water, rice and urad dal lead a four-item list with no additives. The thin protein and fibre are what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Water leads at 48.9%, then single polished rice at 34%. Urad dal follows with no percentage, and it is unpolished, so it brings the protein. Rock salt seasons the batter and methi (fenugreek) is the usual partner to help the ferment and add flavour. Together the last items make up under a fifth of the batter.
Ingredients to watch
- Thin protein and no declared fibreConcern
4 g protein per 100 g, about 1.2 g in a 30 g serve, and no fibre figure. This is why nutrition grades an E.
- Energy figureWorth watching
The declared 110 kcal per 100 g is lower than the macros add up to, about 140 kcal. It costs a small label point.
- Gluten-free and shared facilityWorth watching
The ingredients are gluten-free, but the pack says it is produced in a facility that handles wheat and nut.
- Short, additive-free listFine
Water, rice, urad dal, rock salt and methi, with no preservative, sweetener or flavouring.
- SodiumFine
205 mg per 100 g, about 61 mg in a 30 g serve.
What it doesn’t have
- Fibre is not declared on the panel, and no vitamins or minerals are listed.
- No percentage is given for the urad dal.
Who should eat Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter?
A regular staple for most adults and children, since sodium is 205 mg per 100 g. Pair it with protein and vegetables.
- Most adultsEveryday
205 mg sodium and 0 g added sugar per 100 g, from a short list.
- ChildrenEveryday
No additive, sweetener or dye is listed, though protein is only 4 g per 100 g.
- High blood pressureEveryday
About 61 mg sodium per 30 g serve, but sambar and chutney add more.
- Weight managementEveryday
110 kcal and 0.5 g fat per 100 g declared, with little protein to keep you full.
Recipes with Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter
Use it for idlis, dosas, uttapams and paniyarams, adding about 100 ml of water per 1 kg for a flowing dosa batter.
Idlis with sambar
Mix the batter gently and steam; the batter has only 4 g protein per 100 g, so sambar adds the dal and vegetables it lacks.
Plain dosa
Add about 100 ml of water per 1 kg of batter for a flowing consistency, and cook with very little oil since the batter has 0.5 g fat per 100 g.
Vegetable uttapam
Top the batter with onion, tomato and carrot on the pan to add the fibre that the batter does not declare.
Paniyaram
Cook small rounds in a paniyaram pan; a 30 g serve is about 33 kcal as declared, and it works as a light snack.
Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter?
Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter is a ready-to-cook fermented rice and urad dal batter, close to half water. It scores EB1: low on nutrition because water and rice leave little protein or fibre, strong on ingredients for a very short list with no additives, and minimal on risk. Suited to everyday breakfasts, ideally with a protein-rich side like sambar or dal. 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 Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter?
Per 100 g, Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter has 110 kcal, 4 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate, 0.5 g fat and 0 g added sugar. One serve (30 g batter, one serve as printed) has 33 kcal and 1.2 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter?
4 ingredients, in label order: RO Purified Water (48.9%), Rice (34%) (single polished), Urad Dal (unpolished), Rock Salt and Methi.
Does Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 4 need care. "Packed with nutrition and flavour" needs care: Protein is 4 g per 100 g, fibre is not declared and no vitamins or minerals are listed. The simple list is its real strength. "Naturally fermented, light to digest" needs care: The list has no soda, culture or additive, which fits a natural ferment, but nothing on the pack lets you check the fermentation. How light it feels is not measured.
Who should limit Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter?
Most adults: everyday. 205 mg sodium and 0 g added sugar per 100 g, from a short list. Children: everyday. No additive, sweetener or dye is listed, though protein is only 4 g per 100 g. High blood pressure: everyday. About 61 mg sodium per 30 g serve, but sambar and chutney add more.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter have?
Per 100 g, Simmply Classic Idli & Dosa Batter has 0 g added sugar and 205 mg sodium (about 0.5 g salt). 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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