Dahi Baigana — 1 bowl
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Dahi Baigana

दही बैंगना · దహి బైంగన

An Odia dish of soft-cooked brinjal in a lightly spiced yogurt gravy tempered with mustard and curry leaves. Low in carbs and rich in probiotics from the curd.

30
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
30
Glycemic Index
Estimated
4
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
110
Calories
Per serving: 1 bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Dahi Baigana (1 bowl)

12g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
5g
Protein
5g
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

Roast or steam the brinjal instead of deep-frying it to keep the dish low-fat and low-GI; the curd's protein further slows sugar absorption.

Dahi Baigana and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Dahi Baigana?

Dahi Baigana has a glycemic index of 30, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Dahi Baigana increase blood sugar?

Dahi Baigana has a low glycemic index (30), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Dahi Baigana good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Dahi Baigana is a low-GI food (GI 30), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Dahi Baigana?

Dahi Baigana has a glycemic load of 4 per serving (1 bowl).

Hindi mein

Dahi baigana ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Dahi baigana ka glycemic index (GI) 30 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 4 hai, aur isme lagbhag 6g sugar aur 12g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya dahi baigana khane se sugar badhti hai?

Dahi baigana ka GI kam (30) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez dahi baigana kha sakte hain?

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

Dahi baigana mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 bowl) dahi baigana mein lagbhag 110 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 12g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 4g fiber.

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