Idiyappam is steamed with no oil, so one piece is about 69 kcal against 133 for a plain dosa. Steaming wins on fat, but the coconut milk you pour on top can quietly close the gap.
12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Idiyappam and dosa are both rice-based, but they are cooked in totally different ways. Idiyappam is pressed into thin noodles and steamed, with no oil at all. A dosa is spread on a hot tava and cooked with ghee or oil. That one difference is where most of the calorie gap comes from.
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