Chakuli Pitha
चकुली पीठा · చకులి పీఠా
A soft Odia fermented pancake made from a ground rice and black-gram batter, similar to dosa. Overnight fermentation makes it lighter and slightly gentler on blood sugar than plain rice.
Calories & Nutrition: Chakuli Pitha (2 pithas)
- 33g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 2g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Protein
- 3g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Add a little urad dal and ferment fully overnight to lower the GI; pair with a protein-rich dalma or chutney instead of sugar to keep the meal balanced.
Chakuli Pitha and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (2 pithas).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Chakuli Pitha?
Chakuli Pitha has a glycemic index of 63, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Chakuli Pitha increase blood sugar?
Chakuli Pitha has a medium glycemic index (63), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.
Is Chakuli Pitha good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Chakuli Pitha has a medium GI (63). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.
What is the glycemic load of Chakuli Pitha?
Chakuli Pitha has a glycemic load of 18 per serving (2 pithas).
Hindi mein
Chakuli pitha ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Chakuli pitha ka glycemic index (GI) 63 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 pithas) ka glycemic load (GL) 18 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 33g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya chakuli pitha khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Chakuli pitha ka GI 63 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez chakuli pitha kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Chakuli pitha ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Chakuli pitha mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (2 pithas) chakuli pitha mein lagbhag 180 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 33g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 2g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 77· HighPlain Dosa
दोसा · దోస
Crispy fermented crepe made from rice and urad dal batter. Higher GI than idli due to the crispy cooking method.
GI 38· LowPesarattu (Green Gram Dosa)
पेसरट्टू · పెసరట్టు
Andhra specialty dosa made from whole green gram. One of the best breakfast options for diabetics — high protein, low GI.
GI 69· MediumIdli
इडली · ఇడ్లి
Steamed fermented rice and urad dal cake. South Indian staple breakfast. Fermentation slightly lowers GI and improves digestibility.