Dal Tadka — 1 medium bowl
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Dal Tadka

दाल तड़का · దాల్ తడ్కా

Also called: dal fry, tadka dal

Tempered yellow dal (toor or moong) with ghee, cumin, and garlic. The most common everyday dal in Indian households.

30
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
30
Glycemic Index
Estimated
5
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
130
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Dal Tadka (1 medium bowl)

18g
Carbs
3g
Sugars
4.5g
Fiber
7g
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

The ghee tadka actually helps slow glucose absorption. Use less ghee if watching calories but don't skip it entirely — some fat is beneficial.

Dal Tadka and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Dal Tadka?

Dal Tadka has a glycemic index of 30, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Dal Tadka increase blood sugar?

Dal Tadka 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 Dal Tadka good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Dal Tadka 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 Dal Tadka?

Dal Tadka has a glycemic load of 5 per serving (1 medium bowl).

Hindi mein

Dal tadka ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Dal tadka ka glycemic index (GI) 30 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 5 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 18g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya dal tadka khane se sugar badhti hai?

Dal tadka 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 dal tadka kha sakte hain?

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

Dal tadka mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl) dal tadka mein lagbhag 130 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 18g carbohydrate, 7g protein aur 4.5g fiber.

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