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.
Calories & Nutrition: Haleem (1 bowl)
- 30g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Sugars
- 4g
- Fiber
- 22g
- Protein
- 16g
- 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 high protein and fiber slow digestion; keep the portion to one bowl and go easy on the fried garnish and ghee drizzle.
Haleem and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Haleem?
Haleem has a glycemic index of 56, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Haleem increase blood sugar?
Haleem has a medium glycemic index (56), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.
Is Haleem good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Haleem has a medium GI (56). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.
What is the glycemic load of Haleem?
Haleem has a glycemic load of 17 per serving (1 bowl).
Hindi mein
Haleem ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Haleem ka glycemic index (GI) 56 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 17 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 30g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya haleem khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Haleem ka GI 56 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez haleem kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Haleem ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Haleem mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 bowl) haleem mein lagbhag 350 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 30g carbohydrate, 22g protein aur 4g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 5· LowKeema (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.
No carbsMutton 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.
GI 38· LowDal 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.