Dalma — 1 bowl
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Dalma

डालमा · దాల్మా

A wholesome Odia dish of toor dal cooked together with vegetables like pumpkin, raw banana and yam, tempered with cumin and panch phoron. Dal and vegetables make it low-GI and filling.

40
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
40
Glycemic Index
Estimated
10
Glycemic Load
180g
Serving Size
200
Calories
Per serving: 1 bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Dalma (1 bowl)

26g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
6g
Fiber
10g
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.

Dals & LegumesOdiavegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

The combination of dal and fibrous vegetables in one pot makes dalma an excellent low-GI, balanced meal; go easy on any ghee tempering.

Dalma and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Dalma?

Dalma has a glycemic index of 40, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Dalma increase blood sugar?

Dalma has a low glycemic index (40), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Dalma good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Dalma is a low-GI food (GI 40), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Dalma?

Dalma has a glycemic load of 10 per serving (1 bowl).

Hindi mein

Dalma ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Dalma ka glycemic index (GI) 40 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 10 hai, aur isme lagbhag 4g sugar aur 26g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya dalma khane se sugar badhti hai?

Dalma ka GI kam (40) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez dalma kha sakte hain?

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

Dalma mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 bowl) dalma mein lagbhag 200 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 26g carbohydrate, 10g protein aur 6g 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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