Deepavali is around the corner, and many tables will soon be laid out with murukku, sweets and mutton curry.

A piece of plain roti canai, one of Malaysia’s favourite breakfasts, has around 300 to 350 calories, according to commonly used food databases.

The Health Ministry’s (MOH) Deepavali healthy eating guide lists several traditional south Indian staples you might not have heard of with fewer calories per piece.

FatSecret lists one piece of roti canai (95g) at 302 calories.