Dal Pitha
दाल पीठा · దాల్ పీఠా
Also called: dal ka pitha, bihari pitha, dal pithi
Bihari steamed dumplings of rice-flour dough shaped like gujiya and filled with a spiced chana dal paste, sometimes simmered in water instead of steamed. The dal filling adds protein, but the rice-flour shell is the larger part.
Calories & Nutrition: Dal Pitha (4 pithas)
- 40g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 4g
- Fiber
- 8g
- Protein
- 4g
- 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
Make the dal filling generous and the shell thin, and eat them with green chutney and a vegetable. Dhokla or moong dal chilla are lower-GI steamed snacks.
Dal Pitha and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (4 pithas).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Dal Pitha?
Dal Pitha has a glycemic index of 62, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Dal Pitha increase blood sugar?
Dal Pitha has a medium glycemic index (62), 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 Dal Pitha good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Dal Pitha has a medium GI (62). 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 Dal Pitha?
Dal Pitha has a glycemic load of 25 per serving (4 pithas).
Hindi mein
Dal pitha ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Dal pitha ka glycemic index (GI) 62 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (4 pithas) ka glycemic load (GL) 25 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 40g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya dal pitha khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Dal pitha ka GI 62 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 dal pitha kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Dal pitha ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Dal pitha mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (4 pithas) dal pitha mein lagbhag 230 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 40g carbohydrate, 8g protein aur 4g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 69· MediumIdli
इडली · ఇడ్లి
Steamed fermented rice and urad dal cake. South Indian staple breakfast. Fermentation slightly lowers GI and improves digestibility.
GI 45· LowDhokla
ढोकला · ధోక్లా
Steamed fermented gram flour snack from Gujarat. Lower GI than fried snacks due to steaming and besan base. Light and protein-rich.
GI 45· LowMoong Dal Chilla
मूंग दाल चीला · పెసర పప్పు చిల్లా
A savory pancake made from ground moong dal batter with herbs and spices, sometimes called a lentil cheela. High in protein and fiber with a low GI, making it an excellent diabetic-friendly breakfast.