🍬
Gajar Halwa
गाजर का हलवा · గాజర్ హల్వా
Grated carrots slow-cooked in milk, ghee and sugar, garnished with nuts. High GI from added sugar despite carrot fiber.
72
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
72
Glycemic Index
22
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
320
Calories
Per serving: 1 small bowl (about 120g)
Nutrition per Serving
30g
Carbs
5g
Protein
18g
Fat
2.5g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Carrots add fiber, but the sugar and ghee drive calories — keep to a small festive portion.
GI Source: Estimated from published research
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Sooji Halwa (Sheera)
सूजी का हलवा · సూజీ హల్వా
Roasted semolina cooked with ghee, sugar and water or milk. High GI from refined semolina and sugar.
North IndianMaharashtrianSouth Indian
GL 27300 kcal1 small bowl (about 120g)
Milk Barfi (Khoya Barfi)
खोया बर्फी · ఖోయా బర్ఫీ
Dense fudge made from reduced milk solids (khoya) and sugar. High GI from sugar, slightly lower due to milk protein and fat.
North IndianSouth Indian
GL 14160 kcal2 pieces (about 40g)
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
खीर · ఖీర్
Slow-cooked rice simmered in sweetened milk with cardamom and nuts. High GI from white rice and sugar in milk.
North IndianSouth Indian
GL 24230 kcal1 small bowl (about 150g)