Haleem
हलीम · హలీం
A rich Hyderabadi Ramadan stew of slow-cooked wheat, lentils and meat pounded to a thick paste. High in protein and fiber, though the wheat keeps its GI moderate.
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 high protein and fiber slow digestion; keep the portion to one bowl and go easy on the fried garnish and ghee drizzle.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Keema (Minced Meat)
कीमा · కీమా
Spiced minced mutton or chicken with peas. High protein, very low GI from the meat. The peas add some carbs but also fiber.
Mutton Curry
मटन करी · మటన్ కర్రీ
Goat meat curry, a celebratory dish across India. Zero GI from the meat, but higher in fat than chicken or fish.
Dal Makhani
दाल मखनी · దాల్ మఖనీ
Creamy slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans simmered with butter and cream. Low GI from high fiber and protein in the legumes.