Is Masala Dosa safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Masala Dosa more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Masala Dosa

Crispy fermented rice-lentil crepe filled with spiced potato — South Indian breakfast classic.

Prep time 600 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Potato filling K. Smaller portion. Skip sambar (high Na).

Ingredients

Dosa batter (rice+urad dal fermented)
Potato filling: turmeric, mustard seed, curry leaves
Sambar, chutney

Breakfast Dosa Fermented Iconic Lentil Potato Rice South Indian

Cooking Steps

1
Spread thin batter on hot tawa.
2
Add filling, fold.

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