Contrary to popular belief, South Indian breakfast dishes such as idli and dosa are quite unhealthy. As a general rule, try and avoid rice-based dishes when you’re eating your first meal of the day.
Medhu Vada: On an average, a plate of Medhu Vada consists of 300 calories and this is without the added calories from sambar and chutney. What makes this dish so unhealthy is the mixture of black gram and rice, which is quite harsh on the stomach. Your stomach needs something easy to digest early in the morning.
Masala Dosa: This rice-based dish is stuffed with potatoes and is laced with oil. A plate of masala dosa is believed to have more than 350 calories. In addition to this, the potato stuffing and the oil makes one sleepy and sluggish.
Mangalore Buns: This dish, which originates in Karnataka’s Mangalore-Udupi region, is tasty but that’s about it. The only source of nourishment in this dish is the mashed bananas which have potassium.
Poori and curry: Poori is widely consumed in South India but this staple is unhealthy since its fried. Instead of poori, you should opt for chapati which is made with lesser oil.
