Bajre ki Khichdi — 1 bowl
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Bajre ki Khichdi

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A rustic Rajasthani one-pot dish of pearl millet (bajra) and moong dal cooked soft with ghee. The millet's fiber and the dal's protein give it a much lower GI than rice khichdi.

54
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
54
Glycemic Index
Estimated
18
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
250
Calories
Per serving: 1 bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Bajre ki Khichdi (1 bowl)

40g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
6g
Fiber
9g
Protein
6g
Fat

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.

Grains & RiceRajasthaniNorth IndianvegetarianSeasonal (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Bajra has a far lower GI than rice, so swapping it into khichdi is a smart move; keep the ghee modest and add vegetables for extra fiber.

Bajre ki Khichdi and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Bajre ki Khichdi?

Bajre ki Khichdi has a glycemic index of 54, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Bajre ki Khichdi increase blood sugar?

Bajre ki Khichdi has a low glycemic index (54), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Bajre ki Khichdi good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Bajre ki Khichdi is a low-GI food (GI 54), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Bajre ki Khichdi?

Bajre ki Khichdi has a glycemic load of 18 per serving (1 bowl).

Hindi mein

Bajre ki khichdi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Bajre ki khichdi ka glycemic index (GI) 54 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 18 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 40g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya bajre ki khichdi khane se sugar badhti hai?

Bajre ki khichdi ka GI kam (54) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez bajre ki khichdi kha sakte hain?

Haan. Bajre ki khichdi ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Bajre ki khichdi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 bowl) bajre ki khichdi mein lagbhag 250 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 40g carbohydrate, 9g protein aur 6g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods