Dal Makhani — 1 medium bowl
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Dal Makhani

दाल मखनी · దాల్ మఖనీ

Creamy slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans simmered with butter and cream. Low GI from high fiber and protein in the legumes.

38
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
38
Glycemic Index
Estimated
8
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
290
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Dal Makhani (1 medium bowl)

22g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
8g
Fiber
12g
Protein
17g
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.

Curries & SabzisNorth IndianPunjabivegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Go easy on the butter and cream; the lentils themselves keep the GI low, so a lighter version stays diabetic-friendly.

Dal Makhani and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Dal Makhani?

Dal Makhani has a glycemic index of 38, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Dal Makhani increase blood sugar?

Dal Makhani has a low glycemic index (38), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Dal Makhani good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Dal Makhani is a low-GI food (GI 38), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Dal Makhani?

Dal Makhani has a glycemic load of 8 per serving (1 medium bowl).

Hindi mein

Dal makhani ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Dal makhani ka glycemic index (GI) 38 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 8 hai, aur isme lagbhag 4g sugar aur 22g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya dal makhani khane se sugar badhti hai?

Dal makhani ka GI kam (38) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez dal makhani kha sakte hain?

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

Dal makhani mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl) dal makhani mein lagbhag 290 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 22g carbohydrate, 12g protein aur 8g fiber.

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

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