Dosakaya Pappu
दोसकाया पप्पु · దోసకాయ పప్పు
Also called: cucumber dal, dosakaya dal
A homely Andhra dal of toor lentils cooked with yellow cucumber (dosakaya), tomato and tamarind. High in plant protein and fiber with a gentle, low glycemic impact.
Calories & Nutrition: Dosakaya Pappu (1 bowl)
- 19g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sugars
- 5g
- Fiber
- 9g
- 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 cucumber adds water and fiber while the toor dal brings protein, keeping the GI low; serve with a small portion of brown rice or millet rather than a large mound of white rice.
Dosakaya Pappu and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Dosakaya Pappu?
Dosakaya Pappu has a glycemic index of 30, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Dosakaya Pappu increase blood sugar?
Dosakaya Pappu 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 Dosakaya Pappu good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Dosakaya Pappu 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 Dosakaya Pappu?
Dosakaya Pappu has a glycemic load of 6 per serving (1 bowl).
Hindi mein
Dosakaya pappu ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Dosakaya pappu ka glycemic index (GI) 30 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 6 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 19g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya dosakaya pappu khane se sugar badhti hai?
Dosakaya pappu 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 dosakaya pappu kha sakte hain?
Haan. Dosakaya pappu ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Dosakaya pappu mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 bowl) dosakaya pappu mein lagbhag 150 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 19g carbohydrate, 9g protein aur 5g fiber.
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