Aloo Posto
आलू पोस्तो · ఆలూ పోస్తో
A Bengali favourite of potatoes cooked in a ground poppy-seed (posto) paste with mustard oil and green chilies. The potato gives it a medium GI despite the poppy seeds.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Keep the potato portion modest and pair with dal and vegetables; the poppy-seed paste adds protein and fat that slow the sugar rise.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Aloo Matar
आलू मटर · ఆలూ మటర్
Potatoes and green peas in a spiced tomato gravy. Medium GI from the potato, partly offset by fiber from peas.
Aloo Gobi
आलू गोभी · ఆలూ గోబీ
Potato and cauliflower curry. The potato component raises the GI — the cauliflower helps balance it somewhat.
Potato (Aloo)
आलू · బంగాళాదుంప
The most consumed vegetable in India. High GI makes it a concern for diabetics, though cooking method matters significantly.