Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) — 1 medium bowl
Illustrative image (AI-generated)

Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)

दही चावल · పెరుగన్నం

Also called: thayir sadam, perugu annam, mosaranna

Cooked rice mixed with curd and a light tempering — a staple end-of-meal comfort food across Tamil Nadu and Andhra. The curd's fermentation and fat lower the effective GI compared with plain rice.

55
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
55
Glycemic Index
Estimated
19
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
220
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) (1 medium bowl)

34g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
1g
Fiber
6g
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 & RiceTamilAndhraSouth IndianTelanganavegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Use a small portion of rice and extra curd; making it with cooled (day-old) rice raises resistant starch and further lowers the blood-sugar impact.

Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)?

Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) has a glycemic index of 55, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) increase blood sugar?

Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) has a low glycemic index (55), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) is a low-GI food (GI 55), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)?

Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) has a glycemic load of 19 per serving (1 medium bowl).

Hindi mein

Dahi chawal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Dahi chawal ka glycemic index (GI) 55 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 19 hai, aur isme lagbhag 4g sugar aur 34g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya dahi chawal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Dahi chawal ka GI kam (55) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez dahi chawal kha sakte hain?

Haan. Dahi chawal ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Dahi chawal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl) dahi chawal mein lagbhag 220 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 34g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 1g fiber.

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

Similar Foods

Other foods you might enjoy

Brown Rice — 1 medium bowl (cooked)GI 50· Low

Brown Rice

ब्राउन चावल · బ్రౌన్ బియ్యం

Unpolished rice with bran intact. Higher fiber content results in slower glucose absorption compared to white rice.

South IndianNorth IndianKerala
GL 16170 kcal1 medium bowl (cooked)
Curd / Yogurt (Dahi) — 1 medium bowlGI 14· Low

Curd / Yogurt (Dahi)

दही · పెరుగు

Plain homemade curd, a daily staple across India. Very low GI, probiotic benefits, and helps slow digestion of other foods when eaten together.

North IndianSouth IndianGujarati+2
GL 190 kcal1 medium bowl
Hand-Pounded Rice — 1 medium bowl (cooked)GI 55· Low

Hand-Pounded Rice

कुटा हुआ चावल · దంపుడు బియ్యం

Traditional unpolished rice with partial bran intact. Lower GI than polished white rice while maintaining familiar taste.

South IndianAndhraTamil+1
GL 20180 kcal1 medium bowl (cooked)