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